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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in remarks to the Institute of International Finance on Wednesday, said, “America first does not mean America alone,” sharing that more than 100 countries have come to the table to talk trade deals.

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U.S. markets opened with big gains Wednesday amid clear signs of relief after President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal Reserve and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects a “de-escalation” from unsustainable tariffs against China in the trade war between the…

Volatility has plagued stocks in recent months, and major indexes are down since Trump’s election in November.

President Trump wants to slash tariffs on China and will let Fed chief Jerome Powell keep his job.

Bringing further relief to global markets spooked by his aggressive trade policies, Trump also said on Tuesday he had no intention of firing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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Investor optimism built off Bessent's remarks went into overdrive after President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he had "no intention" of firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +2.01%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +2.51% this morning, extending yesterday’s rally as sentiment got a boost after the Trump administration’s move to alleviate some of the tensions unsettling investors.

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China has reportedly urged Japan for a coordinated response to tariffs imposed on both nations by US president Donald Trump.