Bessent meets Chinese Vice Premier ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Source Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in advance of a planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping scheduled for this week. The meeting represents preparatory diplomatic engagement between the two nations' economic officials.
Why it matters
High-level economic talks between the U.S. and China ahead of a presidential summit signal preparation for discussions on trade, tariffs, and bilateral economic relations.
