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2026-09-20 · CNBC

Bessent meets China Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping 's visit to the U.S. this week. The talks are expected to cover artificial intelligence, tariffs, rare earths and other economic issues ahead of Trump and Xi's Sept. 24 summit in Washington, D.C. "In New York City, Vice Premier He Lifeng and I are continuing our discussions on the U.S.-China economic and trade relationship ahead of [President Donald Trump 's] historic summit with President Xi in Washington," Bessent said in a post to X along with a photo of himself and He. He added: "These talks help lay the groundwork for President Trump to advance America's economic interests and deliver results for the American people.

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