Washington — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that he's "confident" a U.S.-China trade dispute "will be ironed out" when President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have a conversation, after Mr. Trump said China was violating its trade agreement with the U.S. late last week. Of a call between the two leaders, "I believe we'll see something very soon," Bessent said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Mr.
Main Idea: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he is confident the U.S. and China can work out their trade dispute when President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping speak.
Key Points:
More tariff fights could keep prices high for consumers and raise costs for small businesses that buy Chinese goods or parts.
A deal between Trump and Xi could ease supply chain pressure and help lower uncertainty for workers, markets, and households.
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