Scott Bessent From Beijing 5/14/26

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. Eamon Javers - 3:34 Sec. Scott Bessent - 10:32 In this episode: Sec. Scott Bessent, @SecScottBessent Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie