The U.S. and China are opening a new chapter in artificial intelligence talks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins our Joe Kernen to discuss AI, trade, oil prices and more. Bessent argues the U.S. is negotiating from a position of strength, as the Trump administration weighs chip export rules and the future of Nvidia sales to China. Plus, CNBC’s Eamon Javers breaks down President Trump’s visit to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders are tackling trade, technology, and Taiwan.

 

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Sec. Scott Bessent, @SecScottBessent

Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Squawk Pod is a daily, guided curation of the top moments and takeaways from CNBC’s flagship morning show, “Squawk Box”, anchored by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Each day, the podcast includes news making interviews, perspective and analysis from iconic guest hosts, and slices of debate and discussion—from the heated to the hilarious— all wrapped with exclusive context and color from Senior Producer Katie Kramer.