US Treasury secretary deems trade war with China unsustainable

April 22, 2025, 3:22 pm

During a pointed speech, the US Treasury Secretary warned that the tariff standoff with China is unsustainable, hinting at an anticipated de-escalation in the high-stakes trade war. The remarks carry a mix of fiscal caution and the dry humor of diplomats caught in a tariff tango.


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WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown against China is unsustainable and expects a “de-escalation” in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. But in a private speech in Washington for JPMorgan Chase,...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown against China is unsustainable and expects a “de-escalation” in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. But in a private speech in Washington for JPMorgan...

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