US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with reporters outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 22, 2025. Bessent said that Washington would unveil fresh sanctions against Russia, a day after President Donald Trump shelved talks with Moscow on the Ukraine war. "We are going to either announce after the close this afternoon, or first thing tomorrow morning, a substantial pickup in Russia sanctions," Bessent told reporters at the White House. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
KUALA LUMPUR: American and Chinese officials reached a “very successful” framework for the upcoming leaders’ summit, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (pic) says after two days of talks in Malaysia.
Bessent told reporters in Kuala Lumpur yesterday morning that the two sides discussed agricultural purchases, TikTok, fentanyl, trade, rare earths and the overall bilateral relationship.
