US Secretary of State Rubio says diversifying supply chains is not an anti-China initiative

The comments from Secretary of State Rubio suggest a nuanced approach to trade and supply chain management, indicating that the push for diversification isn't solely aimed at reducing dependence on China.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 16 Feb 2026, 11:29 UTCOn the live feed at 11:09 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This could ease tensions in U.S.-China relations, which may be seen as a positive signal for risk sentiment in markets, particularly in sectors reliant on Asian supply chains.

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