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Treasury Secretary Bessent says it's up to China to de-escalate trade tensions

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Scott Bessent: " China sell five times more to us than we sell to them" He says "many countries" have put forth "very good proposals" on trade, and a deal with India could be announced soon.

European nations are likely "in a panic" over the strength of the euro against the U.S. dollar, he says.

The comments come with markets on edge over the direction of tariffs following President Trump 's announcement of broad-based global duties.

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82

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86

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formal

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English

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47

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