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Tibet Official Gets Suspended Death Sentence Over $50-Million Bribe Case
The former Communist Party head of Tibet was handed a suspended death sentence on Wednesday for taking bribes worth almost $50 million, a court in China said.
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US Tariffs To Kick In On August 1, Barring Trade Deals: Treasury Secretary
US tariffs will kick in on August 1 if trading partners from Taiwan to the European Union do not strike deals with Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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US, China Announce A Trade Agreement, Again. Here Is What It Means
The United States and China have reached an agreement - again - to de-escalate trade tensions. The latest pact leaves major issues between the world's two biggest economies unresolved.
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US, China To Hold Trade Talks In London Tomorrow, Trump Says "Should Go Well"
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will represent Washington in the talks.
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US, China Trade Row Could Ease After Trump-Xi Talks: Treasury Chief
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that President Donald Trump could speak with China's Xi Jinping "very soon," and that such a call could help break the logjam in the trade talks between the world's two biggest economies.
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US, China Reach Deal To Cut Trade Deficit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday reported "substantial progress" in US talks with China's top economic officials to de-escalate a damaging trade war, but offered no details of an agreement reached as two days of negotiations wrapped up.
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Donald Trump's "Total Reset" Remark After Marathon US-China Tariff Talks
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met for about eight hours with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in their first face-to-face meeting.
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UK Treasury Secretary Dismisses Creation of US-Like National Crypto Reserve
Emma Reynolds, the Economic Secretary of the Treasury, said that the UK was not looking to mirror the US in creating a national crypto stockpile. Reynolds did, however, say that the UK supported the US on increasing Web3-focussed collaborative efforts.Â
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Empty Shelves? US Official Not Concerned 'At Present' Over Tariff Impact
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday he was not concerned "at present" about American stores potentially running out of items due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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"India Would Be One Of First Trade Deals We Sign": US Treasury Secretary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said many top US trading partners had made 'very good' proposals to avert US tariffs, and one of the first deals to be signed would likely be with India.
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India Could Be The First Country To Sign Trade Deal With US To Avoid Tariffs
Currently, the 26% reciprocal tariff on India that the US imposed is on a 90-day suspension. The pause will expire on July 8th. However, India does face a 10% tariff as other nations per the US trade policy.
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IMF, World Bank "Must Be Made Fit For Purpose Again": US Treasury Chief
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank "must be made fit for purpose again," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, arguing the institutions have strayed from their initial missions.
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"Big Deal To Be Done" With China "At Some Point", Says US Treasury Chief
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said there was no reason that the US and Chinese economies had to cleave apart, saying a deal could be done even as the two economic powerhouses trade tariff threats.
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"His Strategy All Along": US Treasury Secretary On Trump Tariff Pause
US President Donald Trump paused a major part of his tariff plan after sharp declines in the stock and bond markets and growing pressure from business leaders, lawmakers and global allies.
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US Says India Is "Front' In Trade Negotiations
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent addressed the immediate increase in tariffs of 125% on China, stating that the issue is not just about the country but also about "bad actors" in global trade during a press briefing at the White House.
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Tibet Official Gets Suspended Death Sentence Over $50-Million Bribe Case
The former Communist Party head of Tibet was handed a suspended death sentence on Wednesday for taking bribes worth almost $50 million, a court in China said.
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US Tariffs To Kick In On August 1, Barring Trade Deals: Treasury Secretary
US tariffs will kick in on August 1 if trading partners from Taiwan to the European Union do not strike deals with Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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US, China Announce A Trade Agreement, Again. Here Is What It Means
The United States and China have reached an agreement - again - to de-escalate trade tensions. The latest pact leaves major issues between the world's two biggest economies unresolved.
-
US, China To Hold Trade Talks In London Tomorrow, Trump Says "Should Go Well"
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will represent Washington in the talks.
-
US, China Trade Row Could Ease After Trump-Xi Talks: Treasury Chief
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that President Donald Trump could speak with China's Xi Jinping "very soon," and that such a call could help break the logjam in the trade talks between the world's two biggest economies.
-
US, China Reach Deal To Cut Trade Deficit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday reported "substantial progress" in US talks with China's top economic officials to de-escalate a damaging trade war, but offered no details of an agreement reached as two days of negotiations wrapped up.
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Donald Trump's "Total Reset" Remark After Marathon US-China Tariff Talks
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met for about eight hours with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in their first face-to-face meeting.
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UK Treasury Secretary Dismisses Creation of US-Like National Crypto Reserve
Emma Reynolds, the Economic Secretary of the Treasury, said that the UK was not looking to mirror the US in creating a national crypto stockpile. Reynolds did, however, say that the UK supported the US on increasing Web3-focussed collaborative efforts.Â
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Empty Shelves? US Official Not Concerned 'At Present' Over Tariff Impact
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday he was not concerned "at present" about American stores potentially running out of items due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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"India Would Be One Of First Trade Deals We Sign": US Treasury Secretary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said many top US trading partners had made 'very good' proposals to avert US tariffs, and one of the first deals to be signed would likely be with India.
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India Could Be The First Country To Sign Trade Deal With US To Avoid Tariffs
Currently, the 26% reciprocal tariff on India that the US imposed is on a 90-day suspension. The pause will expire on July 8th. However, India does face a 10% tariff as other nations per the US trade policy.
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IMF, World Bank "Must Be Made Fit For Purpose Again": US Treasury Chief
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank "must be made fit for purpose again," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, arguing the institutions have strayed from their initial missions.
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"Big Deal To Be Done" With China "At Some Point", Says US Treasury Chief
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said there was no reason that the US and Chinese economies had to cleave apart, saying a deal could be done even as the two economic powerhouses trade tariff threats.
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"His Strategy All Along": US Treasury Secretary On Trump Tariff Pause
US President Donald Trump paused a major part of his tariff plan after sharp declines in the stock and bond markets and growing pressure from business leaders, lawmakers and global allies.
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US Says India Is "Front' In Trade Negotiations
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent addressed the immediate increase in tariffs of 125% on China, stating that the issue is not just about the country but also about "bad actors" in global trade during a press briefing at the White House.
