
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to reach a deal to avert a new 100% U.S. tariff on Chinese goods, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said following talks with Beijing’s top trade negotiator. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. On NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Bessent said a “framework” is ready for a meeting between Trump and Xi that is intended to avoid the harsher tariffs starting Nov.
Main Idea: Trump is heading into talks with Xi Jinping as the U.S. and China try to avoid a new 100% tariff on Chinese goods.
Key Points:
Trump’s tariff fight with China could raise prices for US shoppers and costs for small businesses if new import taxes hit goods.
A deal between Trump and Xi could stop those tariffs and help keep prices and supply chains steadier.
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Key counterpart in the expected tariff-avoidance deal and the planned meeting that anchors the trade story.
Central political actor in the trade, tariff, diplomatic, and ceasefire developments covered by the article.
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Named senator whose interview and criticism of Caribbean boat strikes is a major political segment in the article.
Named official who publicly described the tariff “framework” after talks with Beijing’s trade negotiator.
Summit host organization for Trump’s Asia trip and the diplomatic/trade setting.
Involved in a stalled trade dispute with the United States and referenced in Trump’s tariff threat.
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