US Treasury's Bessent to meet Chinese vice premier in France ahead of Trump-Xi summit

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Paris this weekend to continue trade and economic dialogue. The meetings precede a potential summit between Presidents Trump and Xi, aiming to address trade imbalances and clarify the path forward for tariffs. Officials seek to negotiate a more balanced trading relationship and secure commitments for increased U.S.