Bessent says US, China reach framework deal on rare earths and Trump’s tariff threat: NBC interview
(Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday he had reached a “very substantial framework” with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng that will avoid 100% U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods and achieve a deferral of China’s rare earth export controls. Bessent said during the taping of an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press”…