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Scott Bessent: “The Chinese leadership has decided to use the American…”

Featuring: Scott Bessent, Republican | Secretary of the Treasury | National

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Published | Video Starts at 08:52

Can, Is there anything the president can do, or what do you expect to happen between the President and President Xi? Well, there's plenty the president can do. And it's unfortunate The Chinese leadership has decided to use the American farmers, soybean farmers in particular, as a hostage or pawn in the trade negotiations. And American farmers overwhelmingly voted for President Trump, more than 90%. He loves the farmers. He loves them. We have great. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rawlins. (08:52–09:06)

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Asserts that Chinese leadership is using American soybean farmers as leverage in trade negotiations.

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