Trump and Xi Could ‘Consummate’ TikTok Deal This Week, Bessent Says
Trump and Xi Could ‘Consummate’ TikTok Deal This Week, Bessent Says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on “Face the Nation” on Sunday that China and the United States had reached “a final deal on TikTok,” but offered few details.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is highly accurate, with all key claims supported by multiple sources. The reporting appears objective, with minimal bias, accurately reflecting Secretary Bessent's statements regarding the TikTok deal and the upcoming meeting between Trump and Xi. The article relies on direct quotes and verifiable information from credible news outlets.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China and the United States had reached “a final deal on TikTok”.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that Bessent said the US and China reached a deal to allow the TikTok sale.
- Verification Source #2: Margaret Brennan's X post confirms Bessent's statement on Face the Nation.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms that Bessent said the TikTok deal to transfer to U.S. control was ironed out.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms Bessent's statement about a framework in place for a trade deal.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Bessent's statement about the US and China setting to 'consummate' the TikTok sale.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Trump and Xi will 'consummate' the deal in Busan, South Korea on Thursday.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that Trump and Xi are expected to 'consummate' the deal in Busan, South Korea on Thursday.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms Bessent's statement that Presidents Xi & Trump will 'consummate' the deal.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms that Trump and Xi would be able to 'consummate' the transaction next week.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms Bessent's statement that they will consummate the transaction on Thursday in Korea.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: "President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will officially “consummate” that deal when they meet in Busan, South Korea on Thursday"
- Source 3: "...TikTok to U.S. control were ironed out and that Trump and Xi would be able to "consummate" the transaction next week."