17 h. ago Can Scott Bessent see China’s trade counterstrike with clear eyes?

After a video call last Saturday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng are expected to meet in Malaysia this week to hopefully ease tensions before US President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping potentially meet on the sidelines of this year’s Apec summit. The meeting was in doubt when Trump threatened to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on China, despite later relenting that it might not be sustainable. Washington blamed Beijing for the escalation,...

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49 h. ago How will China's rare earth restrictions affect investors and global supply chains?

How will China's rare earth restrictions affect investors and global supply chains?  The Economic Times

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5 d. ago The squeeze is on: Beijing and Washington flex muscles as narrative war heats up

As China and the United States accuse each other of provoking the latest escalation in trade tensions and disrupting the world economy, analysts say both share a goal in their war of words: applying maximum pressure until a deal is struck. In the past few days, Washington has framed the recent flare-up in relations as “China versus the world”, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggesting on Wednesday that Beijing’s restrictions on the export of rare earth elements unveiled last week made...

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5 d. ago China’s Rare Earth Restrictions Could Backfire on Xi. Here’s How

China’s Rare Earth Restrictions Could Backfire on Xi. Here’s How  Newsweek

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6 d. ago ‘This is China versus the world’: US calls allies over Beijing rare earth curbs

US President Donald Trump’s administration vowed on Wednesday to work with its allies and other countries to get an upper hand in its trade talks with China, claiming Beijing’s recent rare earth control as a sign of being an “unreliable partner” that threatens global supply chains. The remarks marked the latest in a series of threatened countermeasures, as Trump officials have previously announced 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods from November 1 and also struck back on such targets like...

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6 d. ago ASML plays down Chinese tool stockpiling, impact of rare earth restrictions

ASML plays down Chinese tool stockpiling, impact of rare earth restrictions  Reuters

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7 d. ago EU urged to ‘flex its muscles’ over China’s latest rare earth export curbs

European Union ministers have urged Brussels to take a “tough” response to China’s latest restrictions on rare earth exports. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Tuesday that he had requested a call with Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao to discuss the “unjustified” measures. He added that he had received “a lot of concerned calls from European industry, especially car companies”. Last week, Beijing announced further controls that meant products with small traces of rare earths...

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7 d. ago EU urged to ‘flex its muscles’ on Chinese tech transfer and rare earths

The European Union is poised to toughen its trade stance towards China, with the bloc set to insist that Chinese investors in Europe transfer technology to local firms, and as it formulates a response to Beijing’s latest restrictions on rare earth exports. Trade chief Maros Sefcovic insisted on Tuesday that the bloc was open to investments from China but only under the right conditions. These conditions include the creation of “real value added” in the EU, the creation of “real jobs”, and that...

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7 d. ago How China's rare earth restrictions could disrupt the U.S. defense industry and reignite a trade war

How China's rare earth restrictions could disrupt the U.S. defense industry and reignite a trade war  CNBC

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7 d. ago From Ukraine To Central Asia, The Broad Impact Of China's Latest Rare Earth Restrictions

From Ukraine To Central Asia, The Broad Impact Of China's Latest Rare Earth Restrictions  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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7 d. ago ‘Hong Kong opportunities outweigh US tariff weaponisation,’ John Lee says

Hong Kong’s leader has expressed confidence in the city’s ability to maintain its economic growth and overcome geopolitical challenges through multiple measures, despite the US “tariff weaponisation”. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made his positive remarks on Tuesday, days after US President Donald Trump threatened, in a social media post, a 100 per cent tariff increase on Chinese goods and export controls on all “critical software” starting from November 1. Lee said that his administration...

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8 d. ago Trump has threatened a new 100% tariff on China. How could it affect Wisconsin's economy?

Trump has threatened a new 100% tariff on China. How could it affect Wisconsin's economy?  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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8 d. ago Trump threatens 100% China tariffs as Beijing tightens rare earth metal exports

Trump threatens 100% China tariffs as Beijing tightens rare earth metal exports  Data Center Dynamics

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8 d. ago Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on China After Beijing Restricts Rare

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on China After Beijing Restricts Rare-Earth Minerals  Democracy Now!

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8 d. ago Policy Updates: Trump threatens China with 100% tariffs, escalating trade war

Policy Updates: Trump threatens China with 100% tariffs, escalating trade war  Pro Farmer

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8 d. ago Tariff Latest: Rare Earth Minerals, Critical Software Controls, Chinese Export Data.

Tariff Latest: Rare Earth Minerals, Critical Software Controls, Chinese Export Data.  Barron's

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1 week ago Weaponizing the Supply Chain: Inside China’s New Rare Earth Export Restrictions

Weaponizing the Supply Chain: Inside China’s New Rare Earth Export Restrictions  Modern Diplomacy

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1 week ago Trump threatens new 100% tariffs on China as Beijing restricts rare earth exports

Trump threatens new 100% tariffs on China as Beijing restricts rare earth exports  Global News

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1 week ago Trump strikes back at China with a 100% tariff and critical software ban — major escalation retaliates for China's rare earth restrictions

Trump strikes back at China with a 100% tariff and critical software ban — major escalation retaliates for China's rare earth restrictions  Tom's Hardware

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1 week ago Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Imports from China: What to Know

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Imports from China: What to Know  TODAY.com

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