2 h. ago Can Trump’s pragmatism override China hawks to keep ties from rupture?

China’s rocky trade relationship with the United States was on full display this month as US President Donald Trump threatened to impose additional tariffs on Chinese imports. Separately, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denounced China’s move to expand curbs on rare earth exports, calling it “a sign of how weak their economy is”. He also described Li Chenggang, one of China’s trade negotiators, as “pretty unhinged and very aggressive”. Trade ties between the rival powers remain fraught, even...

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7 h. ago EU Commission calls for no escalation with China over rare earths

EU Commission calls for no escalation with China over rare earths  Euronews.com

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8 h. ago US and Australia agree to partner to break up China's dominance of rare earths

US and Australia agree to partner to break up China's dominance of rare earths  WBFF

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9 h. ago Three’s a crowd: China’s efforts to woo North Korea away from Russia

Three’s a crowd: China’s efforts to woo North Korea away from Russia  The Economist

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13 h. ago Trump is trying to break China’s monopoly on rare earths, but can’t cut deals fast enough to catch up

Trump is trying to break China’s monopoly on rare earths, but can’t cut deals fast enough to catch up  CNN

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14 h. ago Donald Trump is copying the wrong things from China, writes Dan Wang

Donald Trump is copying the wrong things from China, writes Dan Wang  The Economist

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14 h. ago Will corruption backlash against Marcos reshape Philippine politics?

Public anger over corruption has boiled over in the Philippines, sending President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s approval ratings tumbling and potentially tilting the balance of power with his political rivals. The latest survey by Pulse Asia Research shows that Filipinos are increasingly blaming the government’s recent corruption scandals – from flood control “ghost projects” to lavish spending by politically connected contractors – for their daily struggles, such as inflation and inadequate...

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15 h. ago China's rare earth magnet exports to U.S. fall for second month, reversing brief recovery

China's rare earth magnet exports to U.S. fall for second month, reversing brief recovery  CNBC

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15 h. ago China says U.S. and Australia 'should play a proactive role' to bolster rare earths supply chains

China says U.S. and Australia 'should play a proactive role' to bolster rare earths supply chains  CNBC

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17 h. ago Despite US push, China poised to dominate rare earths for years

Despite US push, China poised to dominate rare earths for years  Al Jazeera

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19 h. ago Concerned carmakers race to beat China's rare earths deadline

Concerned carmakers race to beat China's rare earths deadline  Reuters

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24 h. ago Trump signs $8.5 billion rare earths deal with Australia as China limits exports

Trump signs $8.5 billion rare earths deal with Australia as China limits exports  The Independent

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25 h. ago GOP lawmaker warns US will be in trouble if China cuts off rare earth minerals

GOP lawmaker warns US will be in trouble if China cuts off rare earth minerals  Fox Business

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26 h. ago China rare earth exports to US fall as Beijing looks for leverage

China rare earth exports to US fall as Beijing looks for leverage  https-//www.semafor.com

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27 h. ago To Counter China’s Hold on Rare Minerals, Trump Turns to Australia

To Counter China’s Hold on Rare Minerals, Trump Turns to Australia  The New York Times

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27 h. ago Trump signs rare‑earths deal with Australia; warns of bigger China tariffs

Trump signs rare‑earths deal with Australia; warns of bigger China tariffs  CBS News

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29 h. ago Trump, Australian PM sign $8.5B critical minerals deal to counter China dominance in rare earths

Trump, Australian PM sign $8.5B critical minerals deal to counter China dominance in rare earths  Fox Business

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29 h. ago China Tightens Grip on Rare Earth Exports, Escalating Trade Tensions With US

China Tightens Grip on Rare Earth Exports, Escalating Trade Tensions With US  GV Wire

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30 h. ago Trump's rare earth pact with Australia sets the table for highly anticipated meeting with China next week

Trump's rare earth pact with Australia sets the table for highly anticipated meeting with China next week  Yahoo Finance

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30 h. ago Major US steelmaker pivots to rare earth minerals as China tightens grip

Major US steelmaker pivots to rare earth minerals as China tightens grip  Fox Business

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