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U.S. presses China on Mastercard, Citigroup access in Bangkok talks
A U.S. Treasury official said the market access issue came up in bilateral meetings in Bangkok this week; China's answer has not been reported.
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- First reported by CNBC: “U.S. presses China on Mastercard, Citigroup market access in bilateral Bangkok talks, official says”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 1:46 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: China, US.
- BBN covered this story before: Fed chair Warsh speaks in Bangkok as rate hike questions loom (October 15).
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Bangkok this week, a U.S. Treasury official says American negotiators raised market access for Mastercard and Citigroup in bilateral talks with China.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo two superpowers flew across the world to ask if a credit card works.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt is diplomacy, Hank, and no one has said what China answered. Presumably someone asked for separate checks.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDid anyone check the tip?
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