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Bessent defends Trump economic policies, reveals plans to meet Chinese official
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· September 15, 2026
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Key points Further information on Bessent's defense of Trump economic policies and his planned meeting with the Chinese official can be found in the original source. US Treasury Secretary Bessent has defended economic policies implemented by the Trump administration.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent has defended economic policies implemented by the Trump administration. He also revealed plans to meet with a Chinese official, although details of the meeting are not provided.
Bessent further defended his joint intervention with the yen, stating that it was a show of support for Japanese policies. This action was taken in conjunction with other parties, but specific details are not available.
Further information on Bessent's defense of Trump economic policies and his planned meeting with the Chinese official can be found in the original source.
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