China, Bessent

Treasury's Bessent, China's He trade economic complaints in call
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent traded policy complaints with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday, telling Beijing to do more to curb fentanyl trafficking and rebalance its economy, while hearing He's concerns about President Donald Trump's new tariffs,
US Treasury chief expresses 'serious concerns' in call with China
Friday's call came as China and the U.S. seek to manage their relationship as the world's two largest economies stand on the precipice of a renewed trade war
China Expresses Concerns Over US Tariffs in Bessent Call, Vice Premier Says
China's Vice Premier He Lifeng expressed concerns over U.S. tariffs and trade restrictions on China during a video call with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday, Chinese state media reported.
China Raises Concern Over US Tariffs in First Call With Bessent
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng expressed “serious concern” over new US tariffs in his first call with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent since Donald Trump returned to the White House, as the world’s two largest economies restart a high-level channel for communication.
China says vice premier He Lifeng will have video call with US treasury secretary
China's Vice Premier He Lifeng will have a video call with the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to communicate important issues in the economic field between the two countries, the foreign ministry said on Friday.
US, China economic leaders raise 'serious concerns' in first call
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng raised mutual concerns on trade and economic issues in their introductory call Friday, as tensions between the world's two
What to expect from Friday's call between US Treasury's Bessent and Vice-Premier He
China has confirmed that a high-level meeting will occur between Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday, amid ongoing trade tensions between the two economic giants.
China trade envoy raises "serious concerns" with US Treasury Secretary in first call
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng raised mutual concerns on trade and economic issues in their introductory call Friday.

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