As President Trump marks his first hundred days in office, Vice President Vance and Treasury Secretary Bessent emphasize the importance of multilateral cooperation and international economic organizations, while expressing a tough stance against China.

At a White House press briefing, Bessent discussed tariff issues with several trade partners, without specifying whether there would be discussions with China, emphasizing the pressure of high tariffs on the Chinese economy.

In a speech at the Institute of International Finance, Bessent stated that the U.S. would not exit the IMF or World Bank but would strengthen leadership, criticizing both organizations for focusing too much on social issues and calling for a focus on economic stability.

Vance indicated that the U.S. sees India as a primary partner and stressed the need for enhanced cooperation in trade, security, and technology.

While officials assert a clear policy direction, Trump’s history of changing positions raises concerns about future stability.