2 h. ago US soybean farmers move to reduce dependence on China as trade war grinds on

Soybean farmers in the United States have stepped up efforts to diversify their export markets while maintaining China as a critical buyer, despite ongoing trade tensions between the two superpowers, according to the head of a leading industry association. Jim Sutter, CEO of the US Soybean Export Council, said that while concerns about possible disruptions persist, China’s strong demand for soybeans – a crucial commodity for food and livestock feed – would ensure the US remains an important...

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2 h. ago US vows reprieve on some tech export restrictions as talks with China begin in London

Top economic officials from Washington and Beijing have launched a high-stakes round of trade talks in London, with a senior White House official signaling soon after the start that the US will ease some tech export restrictions on China, adding that he expected the Chinese government to ramp up rare earth mineral exports to American markets. The Chinese and American delegations – led by China’s vice-premier, He Lifeng, alongside US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard...

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3 h. ago Why Trump’s nuclear export controls won’t stop China, may hurt US firms: analysts

China’s nuclear ambitions may face a slight setback from Washington’s reported export restrictions on power plant components, but Beijing will press ahead with its construction drive and intensify efforts to develop home-grown technologies as its domestic reactors mature, analysts said. The Trump administration has reportedly suspended licenses for the export of some nuclear power generation equipment to China. The US Department of Commerce issued the ruling in recent weeks, according to...

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4 h. ago Ahead of US trade talks, China’s rare earth trade data from May sends a message

In a reflection of Beijing’s ability to quickly leverage its dominance over the critical-mineral supply chain, the value of rare earth elements exported by China last month plunged by nearly half compared with a year prior. The official data came as analysts have been saying that China’s export controls over large quantities of critical minerals are like the ultimate trump card in trade negotiations with the United States. The world’s second-largest economy exported rare earth elements worth...

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5 h. ago China's Exports of Rare Earths Jump Despite Shipment Controls

China's Exports of Rare Earths Jump Despite Shipment Controls  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

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7 h. ago China says its exports to the US have plummeted ahead of trade talks

China says its exports to the US have plummeted ahead of trade talks  Euronews.com

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7 h. ago China’s rare earth exports jump ahead of US trade negotiations

China’s rare earth exports jump ahead of US trade negotiations  Mint

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8 h. ago Trump Gives U.S. Negotiators Room to Lift Export Controls on China

Trump Gives U.S. Negotiators Room to Lift Export Controls on China  WSJ

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10 h. ago China Exports to US Fall Most Since 2020 Despite Trade Truce

China Exports to US Fall Most Since 2020 Despite Trade Truce  Bloomberg

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11 h. ago China's rare earth exports jump 23% in May despite export curbs

China's rare earth exports jump 23% in May despite export curbs  Reuters

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11 h. ago China’s exports up 4.8% in May as shipments to the US fall nearly 10%

China’s exports up 4.8% in May as shipments to the US fall nearly 10%  WANE 15

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11 h. ago China’s Exports to US Fall Most Since 2020 Despite Trade Truce

China’s Exports to US Fall Most Since 2020 Despite Trade Truce  Bloomberg.com

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12 h. ago China trade data for May misses expectations as export growth slows, imports dip

China’s export growth slowed last month amid lingering uncertainty over US tariffs, pointing to continued strain in the country’s manufacturing and trade sectors – and the slight uptick could also reflect front-loading by exporters anticipating future disruptions. China’s May exports were up by 4.8 per cent, year on year, to US$316.1 billion, customs data showed on Monday. The figure followed April’s 8.1 per cent growth and fell short of the estimate of a 6.28 per cent increase in a market...

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12 h. ago US tariffs hit China’s exports in May, but June seen as ‘a better month’

China’s export growth slowed last month, weighed down by fewer US orders being made before the two countries came to a 90-day tariff truce. And while June’s prospects look poised to improve, China’s manufacturing and trade sectors remain under strain, according to economists, who also point to lingering uncertainties over American tariffs. China’s May exports were up by 4.8 per cent, year on year, to US$316.1 billion, customs data showed on Monday. The figure followed April’s 8.1 per cent growth...

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12 h. ago China trade balance grows in May; exports miss expectations amid US tariffs

China trade balance grows in May; exports miss expectations amid US tariffs  Investing.com

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12 h. ago China exports growth misses expectations despite tariff truce; imports plunge amid weak consumption

China exports growth misses expectations despite tariff truce; imports plunge amid weak consumption  CNBC

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20 h. ago US, China to Resume Trade Talks With Focus on Rare Earth Exports

US, China to Resume Trade Talks With Focus on Rare Earth Exports  Bloomberg

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29 h. ago Tech hub Shenzhen launches plan to support consumption, exporters amid trade war

China’s top export city and tech hub, Shenzhen, is stepping up efforts to boost domestic consumption and support exporters amid a turbulent trade war between Beijing and Washington. “Consumption is the fundamental driving force behind economic growth and development,” according to a 39-point plan released by the Shenzhen Municipal Development and Reform Commission on Friday. Shenzhen will leverage its strategic strengths in four key categories: artificial intelligence (AI) terminals, smart home...

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33 h. ago China signals readiness on rare earth talks, approves more exports

China has approved some qualified rare earth export applications and is ready to deepen dialogue with nations over export controls, the Ministry of Commerce said as the strategic resource continued to take centre stage in Beijing’s trade negotiations with the United States. “We’ve observed growing global demand for medium and heavy rare earths in civilian sectors such as robotics and new energy vehicles, as these industries continue to expand,” the ministry said in a statement posted on its...

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42 h. ago China's Export Restrictions Jolt Rare Earths Global Automakers Warn

China's Export Restrictions Jolt Rare Earths Global Automakers Warn  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

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