9 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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9 h. ago US hints at reprieve on some tech export restrictions as talks with China begin

Top economic officials from Washington and Beijing launched a high-stakes round of trade talks in London, with a senior White House official signalling soon after the start that the US would 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 Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, alongside US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick...

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10 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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61 h. ago ‘No longer any question..’: Donald Trump says China’s Xi Jinping has agreed to let rare earth minerals fl

‘No longer any question..’: Donald Trump says China’s Xi Jinping has agreed to let rare earth minerals fl  Times of India

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61 h. ago Trump says Xi agreed to restart flow of crucial minerals, but analysts say China won’t give up its ‘rare earth card’

Trump says Xi agreed to restart flow of crucial minerals, but analysts say China won’t give up its ‘rare earth card’  CNN

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67 h. ago Trump announces China will restart rare earth mineral shipments to US after productive call

Trump announces China will restart rare earth mineral shipments to US after productive call  Fox News

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69 h. ago Trump says China’s Xi will allow rare earth minerals to flow to US

Trump says China’s Xi will allow rare earth minerals to flow to US  New York Post

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2 d. ago Trump says China's Xi agreed to restart flow of rare earth minerals

Trump says China's Xi agreed to restart flow of rare earth minerals  Reuters

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4 d. ago Trump announces trade agreement with China: 'We have the deal'

Trump announces trade agreement with China: 'We have the deal'  Fox News

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4 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump and China's Xi Jinping speak at last, agree to more talks

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump and China's Xi Jinping speak at last, agree to more talks  Yahoo Finance

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4 d. ago Trump and China's Xi have 'very good' phone call and agree to more talks amid trade war

Trump and China's Xi have 'very good' phone call and agree to more talks amid trade war  Sky News

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4 d. ago After Trump and Xi Speak, U.S. and China Agree to Revive Trade Talks

After Trump and Xi Speak, U.S. and China Agree to Revive Trade Talks  The New York Times

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5 d. ago EU pushes China to address ‘alarming’ rare earth export controls

The EU has urged China to stop restricting the export of rare earth minerals and magnets, with the bloc’s trade chief saying its industries are in an “alarming situation”. The request was made during a meeting between the sides’ top commerce officials in Paris on Tuesday. It comes as sectors across Europe raise the alarm about a shortage of rare earths, which are used to manufacture hi-tech goods ranging from electric cars and smartphones to military tanks and aircraft. “I informed my Chinese...

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5 d. ago How is China ramping up controls on critical mineral exports amid row with US?

Parts of China that are rich in critical minerals are stepping up enforcement of tighter export controls as the country doubles down on its dominance of world supplies in the face of increasing pressure from the United States. China, the world’s biggest producer of critical minerals, supplies 92 per cent of the refined rare earth elements that are essential in the production of consumer electronics, electric vehicles and hi-tech defence systems. Its export controls mean companies must obtain...

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1 week ago Stocks flat after Trump says China ‘totally violated’ trade agreement with U.S.

Stocks flat after Trump says China ‘totally violated’ trade agreement with U.S.  Fortune

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1 week ago Trump Says China ‘Violated’ Trade Agreement. The Tariff Twists Keep Coming.

Trump Says China ‘Violated’ Trade Agreement. The Tariff Twists Keep Coming.  Barron's

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1 week ago Stocks waver after Trump accuses China of violating Geneva trade agreement

Stocks waver after Trump accuses China of violating Geneva trade agreement  NBC News

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1 week ago Stocks drop as Trump claims China has ‘violated’ trade agreement

Stocks drop as Trump claims China has ‘violated’ trade agreement  CNN

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1 week ago Trump Accuses China of 'Violating' Trade Agreement With U.S.

Trump Accuses China of 'Violating' Trade Agreement With U.S.  Time Magazine

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1 week ago Stocks futures drop as Trump claims China has ‘violated’ trade agreement

Stocks futures drop as Trump claims China has ‘violated’ trade agreement  CNN

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