Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks in the Oval Office of the White House. (AP)

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Washington would not soften its trade stance toward China in response to recent stock market volatility, rejecting speculation that market turmoil could pressure the White House into concessions.

“We won’t negotiate because the stock market is going down,” Bessent said in an interview at CNBC ’s Invest in America Forum. “We will negotiate because we are doing what is best economically for the US”

His comments came after The Wall Street Journal reported that Beijing believes a potential market meltdown could force President Donald Trump back to the negotiating table. The report cited Chinese officials close to decision-making circles, claimin

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