💼 Bessent: Trade Talks with China Were ‘Productive’ Amid Growing Tensions High-stakes negotiations between U.S. officials and China appear to be gaining ground. Blackstone’s Chief Investment Strategist, Joseph Bessent, called the latest trade discussions “productive,” signaling potential movement on tariffs, tech cooperation, and supply chain stabilization. While no formal deal has been announced, the tone marks a shift from recent confrontational rhetoric. Markets reacted modestly, with cautious optimism. #ChinaTrade #Bessent #Tariffs #USChinaRelations #BETTRNews https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-bessent-china-trade-deal-b2748619.html