U.S. markets are poised to open with big gains, a clear signs of relief after President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal Reserve and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects a “de-escalation” from unsustainable tariffs against China in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that he expects a de-escalation in the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China, following President Donald Trump's imposition of retaliatory tariffs of 245% on imports of Chinese goods into the country.