Top U.S. officials will meet with a senior Chinese delegation in Switzerland this weekend, marking the first major talks between the two countries since President Donald Trump launched a trade war with sweeping tariffs on imports. The administration announced the meeting on Tuesday, signaling a possible thaw in relations amid mounting economic concerns at home.
BREAKING: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he will be meeting with Chinese officials in Switzerland to begin trade talks with China.
Bessent went on Fox News to break the news.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he will be meeting with Chinese officials in Switzerland to begin trade talks with China.
Bessent went on Fox News to break the news.
“The world has been coming to the U.S. and China has been the missing piece. I was going to be in Switzerland to negotiate with the Swiss…”
“Turns out the Chinese team is traveling through Europe. And they will be in Switzerland, also.”
“So, we will meet on Saturday and Sunday…”