US Treasury Secretary Bessent says US-China ties are stable but competitive, aiming for fair competition and de-risking, not decoupling, while he adds China must rebalance amid persistent USD 1tln trade imbalance

The remarks by the US Treasury Secretary suggest a nuanced stance in US-China relations, emphasizing stability and competition without heading towards full decoupling.

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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says US-China ties are stable but competitive, aiming for fair competition and de-risking, not decoupling, while he adds China must rebalance amid persistent USD 1tln trade imbalance

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This may imply continued economic interdependence which could influence currency and commodity markets, particularly as trade balances are addressed. Monitoring how this affects risk sentiment and the broader geopolitical landscape will be crucial.

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