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

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Synopsis 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. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in France from March 15 to March 16, the Treasury Department said on Thursday as the two sides prepare for U.S. President Donald Trump to meet with…