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United States 'very close' to TikTok deal with China

As the U.S. and China restarted trade talks in Madrid on Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled a potential breakthrough in a separate dispute, saying the two sides are "very close" to a deal over TikTok.

AFP WORLD
Published September 15,2025
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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.

"On the TikTok deal itself, we're very close to resolving the issue," he told reporters as he arrived at Spain's foreign ministry for the second day of talks.