U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent looks on as he speaks to the media, following the trade talks between the U.S. and China, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US and China ‘reached a final TikTok deal’ for Trump-Xi to seal

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the finalization of an agreement on TikTok, following months of negotiations over Chinese control of the app’s algorithm. “We reached a final deal… and I believe that as of today, all the details are ironed out,” speaking to CBS from Kuala Lumpur, Bessent said, noting that the leaders would…

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US-China breakthrough? Bessent confirms ‘substantial’ trade framework ahead of Trump-Xi meeting - The Economic Times Video

US-China breakthrough? Bessent confirms ‘substantial’ trade framework ahead of Trump-Xi meeting – The Economic Times Video

Top Chinese and U.S. economic officials agreed on the framework for a trade agreement on Sunday (October 26) as U.S. President Donald Trump said he was confident of hashing out a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they meet in the coming days. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met…

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US President Donald Trump has expressed shock at China's rare earth restrictions

Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting cancelled amid tariff war? US President clarifies after ‘no reason to meet’ comment

US President Donald Trump on Friday clarified that he did not cancel his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping after his recent remarks about having “no reason to meet Xi” had triggered speculations about the two leaders’ upcoming meeting. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he had not officially cancelled the meeting with Xi, but expressed…

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