US Equity futures are accelerating gains following comments by US Treasury Secretary Bessent this morning that tariff negotiations are the result of massive inbound calls, not the market.

The reaction was positive to Bessent's comments:

Watch Bessent's full interview here: "The President has maximum negotiating leverage. Many of our trading partners have not escalated, and they will get priority in the queue. I think it was a big mistake, this Chinese escalation."

Politico reports that Bessent is having some success steering the White House tariff messaging away from permanence and toward negotiations after warning Trump of further market losses.

"I think it was a big mistake, this Chinese escalation"
{ai:summary}US equity futures are rising following Treasury Secretary Bessent's remarks on tariff negotiations, emphasizing they stem from significant inbound calls rather than market forces. Trump will personally engage in discussions, prioritizing Japan for potential deals involving a natural gas pipeline.Bessent noted that while some tariffs may remain, the focus is on negotiating better trade terms, especially after criticizing China's recent escalation. The administration aims to leverage its negotiating position with trading partners who have not escalated tensions. #politics

US Futures Surge Following TsySec Bessent Comments; "President Has Maximum Negotiating Leverage"

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