During Tuesday’s White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent's comments about President Trump's trade war with China.
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00:00Ms. Sure.
00:01The Press.
00:02The Press.
00:03The Press.
00:04Setting the stage for a deal with China, what does that mean?
00:05Has the President spoken directly with Xi yet?
00:07Ms. I don't have anything to read out on a direct talk
00:09between the President and President Xi,
00:12but we will continue to keep you updated.
00:14The Press.
00:15And Secretary Besant reportedly today told investors
00:17that the trade standoff with China he expects will be
00:20de-escalating soon because, as he described it,
00:22reportedly the situation is unsustainable.
00:24Is the President considering taking steps to de-escalate
00:27the situation with China?
00:28Ms. Again, I just read you words directly from the President
00:30of the United States.
00:31Those are moments ago.
00:32That's where his head is at right now.
00:33The Press.
00:34The Press.
00:35Ms. Sure.
00:36The Press.
00:37The Press.
00:38The Press.
00:39Ms. Caroline, I have two questions.
00:40One on immigration, and one on China.