Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Pending U.S. Trade Deals Nearly Complete

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said in a televised interview on Aug. 7 that the administration’s outstanding trade negotiations are “largely done,” indicating Washington is close to finalizing a series of agreements. Bessent, speaking on MSNBC, did not specify which countries or sectors are covered but suggested the bulk of outstanding issues have been resolved. Her brief comments come four months after the United States imposed a 145 % tariff on Chinese goods, a move that prompted several trading partners to seek new terms.