Bessent, Chinese Counterpart to Speak on Friday Amid Trade Tensions - Reports

NAMPA / Sputnik

2025-10-17

WASHINGTON, October 17 (RIA Novosti) - US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent is going to speak with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday amid growing trade tensions, CNBC reported, citing a senior administration official. The official did not provide other details, including specific time of the phone conversation or next steps that may be discussed. Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump said that the relations between the United......

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