Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng pose during U.S.-China trade and economic talks at Santa Cruz Palace, Spain’s main foreign ministry office, in Madrid, on Sept. 14, 2025. United States Treasury/Handout via Reuters
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he will meet with a Chinese delegation in Malaysia next week.
Bessent accused the Chinese regime of initiating “a substantial unprovoked escalation” last week by imposing sweeping export controls on rare earth minerals.
