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Scott Bessent & Elon Musk

22 shared events · Importance 8 · Last updated Mar 05, 2025

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International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's top trade negotiator, conducted preparatory talks with Chinese officials in South Korea to maintain a fragile trade deal and discuss economic matters.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk was part of the entourage accompanying Donald Trump to China, though his specific role or impact in the event is not detailed.
May 13, 2026 · 28 articles
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International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, was part of the U.S. delegation to the summit and engaged in exchanges with He Lifeng.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Inc., was part of the U.S. delegation and drew attention on Chinese social media for his son learning Chinese and for interacting with a Chinese dissident account.
May 14, 2026 · 23 articles
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International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, as the US Treasury Secretary, is a chief negotiator for trade and economic issues with China and is involved in setting up Donald Trump's visit.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk is part of the US executive delegation accompanying Donald Trump to China, indicating a focus on trade and economic ties.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, engaged in trade talks with He Lifeng in South Korea prior to Donald Trump's arrival.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Inc. and SpaceX, was invited to join Donald Trump on his trip to China.
May 13, 2026 · 26 articles
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International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to discuss economic and trade issues ahead of the summit.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is part of the US delegation to China, underscoring the business and technology aspects of the summit.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent led preparatory trade talks, expecting progress on bilateral trade and investment mechanisms.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk is part of the CEO delegation accompanying Donald Trump, seeking to resolve issues with China. His presence highlights the business interests involved in the summit.
May 14, 2026 · 25 articles
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International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, met with He Lifeng to discuss progress in ending the trade war, contributing to the overall positive momentum of the summit.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Inc., was present at the summit as part of the US business delegation, indicating potential for new business ventures and market access in China.
May 14, 2026 · 35 articles
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International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, met with He Lifeng to discuss economic and trade issues.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Inc. and SpaceX, accompanied Donald Trump to Beijing, indicating potential business discussions and a focus on US firms' presence in China.
May 13, 2026 · 28 articles
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International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, is part of the U.S. delegation to China.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, is part of the U.S. delegation to China, indicating the presence of tech and business leaders in the discussions.
May 13, 2026 · 25 articles
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International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, has warned of new economic sanctions on countries doing business with Iran, aiming to inflict more economic pain on Tehran.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk is mentioned as a past adviser to Donald Trump, providing context on other influential figures in the administration.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Domestic
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, supported the administration's view that tariff revenues could significantly reduce yearly budget deficits.
Jun 01, 2025 · 7 articles
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Domestic
Apr 09, 2025 · 7 articles
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International
Apr 06, 2025 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Apr 09, 2025 · 6 articles
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Apr 24, 2025 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Apr 29, 2025 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Jul 06, 2025 · 8 articles
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Domestic
Elon Musk: A previous United States — Internal Revenue Service commissioner's appointment led to a fight between Elon Musk and Scott Bessent.
Oct 06, 2025 · 7 articles
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Domestic
Nov 23, 2025 · 14 articles
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Regulatory
Jan 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Feb 15, 2026 · 139 articles
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Jan 29, 2026 · 24 articles
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