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Bessent says China talks 'robust,' did not include TikTok

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Posted on July 29, 2025

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said U.S.-China trade talks were "far reaching, robust and highly satisfactory," but the future of the short video app TikTok as

Bessent Describes U.S.-China Trade Talks as Robust and Productive

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said U.S.-China trade talks were "far reaching, robust and highly satisfactory," but the future of the short video app TikTok as well as the movement of Taiwan officials did not come up.

Bessent, speaking after two days of bilateral talks between the world's two largest economies in Stockholm, also told CNBC in an interview that U.S. officials urged China to shift their economy toward a consumer-based model rather than manufacturing.

(Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

  • U.S.-China trade talks described as robust and productive.
  • TikTok and Taiwan officials not discussed during talks.
  • Focus on shifting China's economy towards consumer-based model.
  • Talks held in Stockholm between world's largest economies.
  • U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent led the discussions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Scott Bessent say about the U.S.-China trade talks?
Scott Bessent described the U.S.-China trade talks as 'far reaching, robust and highly satisfactory.'
Where did the bilateral talks between the U.S. and China take place?
The bilateral talks took place in Stockholm.
What was a key topic not discussed during the talks?
The future of the short video app TikTok was not included in the discussions.

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