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Trump’s willingness to let TikTok go dark motivated China to make deal, says Bessent

Trump's willingness to let TikTok go dark motivated China to make deal, says Bessent

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer hold a press conference, following a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, on the day of U.S.-China talks on trade, economic and national security issues, in Madrid, Spain, September 15, 2025.

Louiza Vradi | Reuters

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that President Donald Trump was willing to let TikTok go dark, and it was “what turned the tide” in the deal framework with China.

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