Treasury Secretary Bessent Defends Trump's Economic Course, Plans Direct China Talks
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As Treasury secretary, Bessent's public defense of Trump policies and his engagement with Chinese officials signal the administration's intent to manage tariff tensions and trade disputes through direct negotiation rather than escalation.
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