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Bessent Says U.S.-China Trade Deal Likely Before Nov. 10 Tariff Deadline

Bessent points to increasingly productive talks that he says make an agreement possible.

Overview

  • The Treasury secretary said negotiations have progressed and he expects further meetings with Beijing.
  • Reciprocal tariffs remain suspended until Nov. 10, when they would take effect if no agreement is reached.
  • The administration’s April plan envisioned duties on Chinese goods up to 145%, a move paused while talks continue.
  • Bessent said U.S. trading partners report Chinese goods are flooding their markets.
  • The U.S. trade deficit with China was $128 billion through July, and USTR projects at least a 30% narrowing this year.