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Scott Bessent Hails China Progress on Fentanyl

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailed the progress made with China on tackling fentanyl at trade talks in Switzerland, saying Beijing is "now serious" about the issue. The talks also resulted in the suspension for 90 days of very high tariffs between the world's two largest economies,

The Daily Caller on MSN · 1d

Scott Bessent Tells CNBC Why He Thinks China Is ‘Now Serious About’ Cracking Down On Fentanyl Flow Into US

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Monday that China appears to be taking seriously the issue of curbing fentanyl entering the U.S. following trade negotiations. President Donald Trump has levied 20% tariffs on China for its role in the American fentanyl epidemic,

Washington Examiner on MSN · 20h

Scott Bessent optimistic China will boost response to fentanyl trade: ‘Upside surprise’

Deaths in the U.S. attributed to fentanyl have surged in the past decade, topping 76,000 in 2022 alone, according to the CDC.

U.S. Treasury Secretary says "substantial progress" made in China tariff talks but details remain scarce

Trade discussions between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ended after a weekend of ...

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Bessent on whether new tariff rates will continue past 90 days

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said as long as "good faith" negotiations are continuing that the new tariff rates will continue past 90 days. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer points out the ...

Courthouse News Service1d

US, China agree to slash tariffs in trade war de-escalation

China dropped its tariffs on U.S. goods to 10%, while the U.S. maintained 30% tariffs, which include 20% over issues ...

Scripps News on MSN3d

US and China to discuss tariffs in Switzerland amid trade tensions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expresses hopes for de-escalation amid ongoing tensions as U.S. and China embark on critical ...

U.S. and China Reach 90-Day Pause in Major Tariff Breakthrough

The U.S. and China have agreed to slash tariffs on each other's goods for 90 days. Both sides will lower their tariffs on the ...

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