China & Scott Bessent
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China: China is a central nation involved in the trade and economic talks with the United States, aiming to maintain a trade truce, address tariff disputes, and navigate the future of ByteDance's ByteDance — TikTok Shop.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, is a key figure in the ongoing trade and economic discussions between the United States and China, aiming to maintain a trade truce and address issues like ByteDance — TikTok Shop's ownership and money laundering.
Sep 12, 2025 · 7 articles
International
China: China>>>, the world's second-largest oil consumer, has sharply reduced its seaborne crude imports due to higher prices, introducing uncertainty into global demand calculations.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, is exploring ways to use frozen Iranian assets to aid Gulf allies, indicating a strategic financial move by the US.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 articles
International
China: The waiver aims to help energy-vulnerable countries compete with China>>> for previously sanctioned Russian oil cargoes, reducing China>>>'s ability to stockpile discounted oil.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, the US Treasury Secretary, announced and justified the extension of the sanctions waiver, emphasizing its role in stabilizing global crude markets and aiding vulnerable nations.
May 18, 2026 · 12 articles
International
China: China's factory activity expanded due to stockpiling, but it is also a source of global trade imbalances and faces pressure from G7 nations regarding its industrial policies.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, reassured about the temporary nature of the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Domestic
China: China>>>'s growing military and economic clout represents another significant foreign policy challenge that the new DNI will oversee.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent>>> reportedly had a heated confrontation with Bill Pulte>>>, threatening him over alleged negative remarks made to Donald Trump>>>.
Apr 20, 2026 · 295 articles
International
China: China's state-owned refiners are considering resuming Iranian oil purchases, which could significantly impact global oil markets. China's neutrality in the conflict was also acknowledged by Donald Trump.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, has stated that Iran will invoice its oil sales in US dollars, indicating a shift in Washington's financial policy towards Tehran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 430 articles
International
China: China's top diplomat urged Tehran that it was 'key' for all parties to 'genuinely implement' their obligations under the deal, highlighting the global impact of the agreement.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that his department would oversee Iran's unfrozen funds in Qatar, ensuring a 'very large percent' would be recycled back into US foodstuffs and medicines.
Jun 11, 2026 · 372 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, expressed confidence that India and the United States would resolve their trade differences, despite concerns over India's oil trade with Russia.
Sep 02, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, reiterated the United States' stance against China's command-and-control economy and its attempts to manage global supply chains.
Oct 20, 2025 · 11 articles
Domestic
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, is proposing looser regulations for the United States — Financial Stability Oversight Council, aiming to reduce what he considers burdensome regulations.
Dec 11, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, explained the rationale for the farm aid, stating that China used U.S. soybean farmers as 'pawns' in trade negotiations and confirmed China is on track to meet soybean purchase goals by February.
Dec 08, 2025 · 8 articles
Domestic
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, is involved in the announcement of the farm aid package and has commented on China's compliance with trade agreements.
Dec 08, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, as Treasury Secretary, is involved in discussions regarding trade deals and potential tariffs with India, as instructed by Donald Trump.
Dec 09, 2025 · 9 articles
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