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Bessent and He discuss trade and rare earths ahead of Xi

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke by phone with China’s He Lifeng to lay groundwork for Xi’s September visit.
WHO: Scott Bessent and He Lifeng
WHAT: Bessent held a call with He Lifeng to lay groundwork for President Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit, including discussion of trade and rare earths.
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 10:33 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To lay groundwork for president xi jinping's u.

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