Global Politics Report Editorial
Bessent says US, Chinese officials considering lowering tariffs on ‘non-critical’ items
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday officials from the U.S. and China are considering lowering tariffs on “non-critical” products, as President Trump prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping this week in Washington, D.C. During an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Bessent said the two sides “floated” a deal to reduce tariffs on $30 billion…
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Source: The Hill
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Sep. 21, 2026 at 02:15 PM ET
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Original source: The Hill