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U.S. Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown against China is unsustainable and expects a "de-escalation" in the trade war be

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  1. The Boston Globe

    US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’ (opens The Boston Globe)

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    In a private speech in Washington for JPMorgan Chase, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent added that talks between the US and China had yet to formally start.

  2. New York Post

    Trump Treasury secretary says China tariff standoff not sustainable: report (opens New York Post)

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    Bessent, 62, made the remarks during JPMorgan's closed-door investor summit in Washington, causing shares to briefly spike on Wall Street.

  3. PBS NewsHour

    Trade war with China is not 'sustainable,' Treasury Secretary Bessent says (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    In a private speech in Washington for JPMorgan Chase, Bessent cautioned that talks between the United States and China had yet to formally start.

  4. Green Field Reporter

    US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not 'sustainable' - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown against China is unsustainable and expects a “de-escalation” in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

  5. The Columbian

    U.S. Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’ (opens The Columbian)

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    WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown against China is unsustainable and expects a "de-escalation" in the trade war be

  6. Investor's Business Daily

    Bessent Calls U.S.-China Trade War Unsustainable (opens Investor's Business Daily)

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    The U.S.-China trade war standoff is unsustainable and will likely de-escalate, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. The S&P 500 is higher.

  7. Digital Journal

    US Treasury chief expects China tariff impasse to de-escalate (opens Digital Journal)

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    The trade standoff between Washington and Beijing is not sustainable, US Treasury Scott Bessent said Tuesday, predicting the tit-for-tat tariff war would

  8. Investopedia

    Trump's Top Economic Advisor Sees 'De-Escalation' Of 'Unsustainable' China Trade War (opens Investopedia)

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    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sparked optimism in financial markets Tuesday when he called the tariff-driven trade war between the U.S. and China "unsustainable" and said it would likely "de-escalate."

  9. Anchorage Daily News

    U.S. Treasury secretary says the trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’ (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    China’s Commerce Ministry has warned other countries against making trade deals with the United States that could negatively impact China.

  10. WHDH Boston

    US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown against China is unsustainable and expects a “de-escalation” in the trade

  11. Green Field Reporter

    The Latest: Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’ - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Here’s the Latest: U.S. markets are poised to open with big gains, a clear signs of relief after President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal Reserve. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said Tuesday that the ongoing tariffs showdown against China is unsust…

  12. Winchester Star

    The Latest: Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’ (opens Winchester Star)

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    U.S. markets are poised to open with big gains, a clear signs of relief after President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal

  13. Washington Examiner

    Treasury Secretary Bessent says trade war with China will deescalate soon (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Bessent gave the remarks in a private speech in Washington, D.C., for JPMorgan Chase, adding that the conflict is not "sustainable."

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