US delegation to work to ensure 'best deal' with China: White House
Scott Bessent going to Switzerland with 'full support and confidence and trust' of Donald Trump, says spokeswoman
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The White House said Friday that President Donald Trump and his trade team are committed to securing “the best deal possible for America” ahead of trade talks with China in Switzerland.
Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamison Greer will meet Chinese officials during the weekend in Geneva.
“Secretary Bessent knows that he’s going to Switzerland this weekend with the full support and confidence and trust of the president here at home,” said Leavitt.
She added that the talks are part of negotiations. “The United States and China have been talking for some time over the course of the administration, and now teams from both countries will meet in person to continue discussions,” she said.
The negotiations, set for Saturday, come amid efforts to ease tensions after the US imposed tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese imports earlier this year, prompting retaliatory tariffs from Beijing as high as 125%.
Trump on Friday signaled an 80% tariff on Chinese goods, calling it the “right” level ahead of talks.
