US and China reach 'framework' for TikTok deal, Bessent says

Talks on tariffs, other issues postponed until next round of meetings

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, front, walks after meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Madrid on Sept. 15. © Reuters

MADOKA KITAMATSU

MADRID -- The American and Chinese governments have reached an agreement on a framework for the sale of Chinese video-sharing app TikTok's U.S. operations, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Monday.

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