Reuters · 19 Sep, 18:35 · Finance briefing

US Treasury's Bessent, China's He to meet on Sunday at JPMorgan headquarters

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart are scheduled to convene at JPMorgan’s headquarters on Sunday.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart are scheduled to convene at JPMorgan’s headquarters on Sunday. This high-level diplomatic engagement signals a critical moment in transatlantic and Asia-Pacific economic relations. The meeting aims to address pressing financial and trade issues between the world’s two largest economies. For professionals, this represents a tangible shift in global policy dynamics that could influence market stability and international business operations significantly.

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