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Bessent and He discuss trade and rare earths ahead of Xi
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: 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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