Bessent blames Commerce Dept for delay in blacklisting China-linked data company
What happened
According to a Guardian live blog headline, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has blamed the Commerce Department for a delay in blacklisting a China-linked data company. The company's name and the details of the blacklist process are not in the material provided.
When it started
The topic was started on 13 November 2026, according to the start time provided. The exact time of Bessent's remarks is not confirmed.
How it spread
This explainer is based only on a headline and a Google News link to The Guardian's US politics live coverage. The full account of what Bessent said has not been verified.
Why it matters
The headline points to a dispute over the timing of a blacklisting decision involving a company with China links. The reasons for the delay and the responses from the Commerce Department and others are not stated in the material provided.