TikTok will retain "Chinese characteristics" after sale, Bessent says The latest extension on the app's ban was due to expire this Wednesday Axios · Sep 15, 2025
TikTok ban in flux as White House announces China-US framework deal The app would have gone dark if China’s ByteDance had not divested by Wednesday. Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025
TikTok's Fate Sealed? Washington and Beijing Agree 'Framework' for US Takeover of Viral App Washington and Beijing have reportedly agreed a framework for the US takeover of TikTok, with final confirmation expected this week as both governments seek to resolve national security concerns. International Business Times UK · Sep 15, 2025
U.S. And China Strike Tentative Deal On TikTok As Ban Deadline Looms The announcement came on the second day of high-level negotiations led by Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, aimed at easing wider trade tensions. The talks also cover disputes over tariffs, technology transfers and rare earth supply chains. International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025
FTSE 100 red ahead of expected US rate cut The index closed down 6.26 points, 0.1%, at 9,277.03. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Yes, the Trump administration is now friends with TikTok and is finalizing a buyout TikTok may finally be safe, but at what cost? We Got This Covered · Sep 15, 2025
US says TikTok deal reached with China. Here’s all we know and who the buyer could be What do we know about a possible deal reached between the US and China regarding TikTok? Euronews · Sep 15, 2025
Can the EU and NATO impose tariffs on India and China, as Trump wants? In an effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, the US president proposes tariffs targeting Putin’s major trading partners. Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025
Trump Hints TikTok Deal Is Locked In—Youth 'Will Be Very Happy' President Donald Trump hinted on Truth Social Monday that a long-awaited deal involving TikTok may finally be complete. Benzinga · Sep 15, 2025
The US says a deal has been reached on TikTok, but details are sparse A framework deal has been reached for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks between the U.S. and China in Spain The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
US and China reach deal to transfer TikTok ownership, trade officials say Framework deal is breakthrough in long-running dispute over app’s ownership amid security concerns in Washington The Guardian - US · Sep 15, 2025
US 'Very Close' To TikTok Deal With China: US Treasury Chief The United States is "very close" to a deal with China to settle their dispute over TikTok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday as the two sides resumed trade talks in Madrid. International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025
US, China talk trade amid threats over Russian oil, TikTok ban US and Chinese officials to meet for second day in Spain as Trump threatens to target China’s oil purchases. Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025
Democrats Push Trump To Include A Cap On China's Overproduction In Bilateral Trade Deal: Report U.S. Democrats have reportedly called on the Trump administration to address China’s “structural overproduction” as part of any future bilateral trade agreement. Benzinga · Sep 15, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Trump signals he may extend TikTok deadline again as US-China talks resume in Spain Future of video app hangs in balance while Beijing and Washington remain locked in trade disputes
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025 China launches probes targeting US semiconductors ahead of Madrid trade talks China has launched two probes targeting the U.S. semiconductor sector ahead of trade talks in Spain
Benzinga · Sep 13, 2025 Scott Bessent Meets BlackRock's Rick Rieder As Trump Eyes Fed Chair Replacement For Jerome Powell: Report U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent continues vetting candidates as Trump administration seeks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s replacement by May 2026.
Benzinga · Sep 13, 2025 Trump Admin Pushes G7, EU To Slap Tariffs On China And India Over Russian Oil Purchase To 'End The Senseless Killing' In Ukraine The U.S. has urged its G7 and EU allies to join in targeting China and India with tariffs for buying Russian oil, even as President Donald Trump's trade war policies fuel a historic surge in U.S. tariff revenues.
Benzinga · Sep 12, 2025 Scott Bessent Heads To Madrid For High-Stakes Talks With China As TikTok Deadline Looms, Tariff Pressures Escalate Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and senior officials in Madrid next week, marking their fourth round of in-person talks this year amid unresolved disputes over tariffs, agriculture and the looming TikTok deadline.
Barchart · Sep 10, 2025 3 Major Catalysts That Should Keep Precious Metals Prices Elevated as Gold Sets a New Record High Gold reached a new record high and silver hit a 14-year high earlier this week. Here’s what could come next.
Euronews · Sep 10, 2025 Von der Leyen previews new sanctions on Russia and new loan for Ukraine Ursula von der Leyen offered a first look into the next round of sanctions against Russia and a special reparations loan for Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 Trump administration could be forced to hand over Epstein financial documents under top Democrat’s bill Ron Wyden’s years-long investigation following the money in Epstein’s trafficking scheme takes aim at the Treasury Department
Benzinga · Sep 10, 2025 Trump 'Strongly' Disagrees With Ken Griffin On Fed, Slams Central Bank's Neglect Of Money Supply: 'It's Like The Pope Not Believing In Jesus' President, Donald Trump expressed disagreement with Ken Griffin, a billionaire and a former supporter of Trump, who had criticized the President’s interference with the Fed’s independence.
Benzinga · Sep 9, 2025 Trump's Rate Cut Demands Are 'A Recipe For A Bubble,' Says Ruchir Sharma: Points To 'AI Mania,' Surging Equity Markets As Red Flags According to author, fund manager and columnist, Ruchir Sharma, the Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated rate cut later this month, amid substantial political and economic pressures, risks igniting a dangerous asset bubble.
Benzinga · Sep 9, 2025 Scott Bessent Reportedly Threatened Housing Finance Chief Bill Pulte In A 'Bonkers' And 'Unhinged' Confrontation: 'I'm Gonna Punch You' A private dinner at Washington's ultra-exclusive Executive Branch club turned chaotic Wednesday night after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly went into a profanity-laced tirade at the Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte.