Policy/press release/2026-09-23

US and China Extend Trade Truce; Scott Bessent Reports Two-Month Extension and Broader Deal Talks

Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent reported that the United States and China have extended their trade truce for an additional two months following his meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. Bessent also indicated that the US is open to pursuing a larger trade agreement. This extension comes despite ongoing tensions over issues like Taiwan and AI.

4 articles from 4 outlets covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.

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4 outlets covered “US and China Extend Trade Truce; Scott Bessent Reports Two-Month Extension and Broader…”. All of them report the following:

  • US and China extended trade truce
  • Scott Bessent reported the extension
  • Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng
  • Truce extended for two months
  • US open to a bigger trade deal
  • Tensions persist over Taiwan and AI

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