24 h. ago Trump cannot hope to solve a China ‘problem’ he has misdiagnosed

Amid a US-China trade truce, negotiators in London reached a “framework” agreement to activate the Geneva deal, raising hopes for an immediate alleviation of the trade conflict, including potentially a US commitment to revoke some of its tech embargoes in return for China’s relaxation of rare earth export restrictions. The full details of the London agreement are expected to be available after both US President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping have approved it. The two-day London...

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24 h. ago Trump’s fundamental mistake is in seeing China as America’s problem

Amid a US-China trade truce, negotiators in London reached a “framework” agreement to activate the Geneva deal, raising hopes for an immediate alleviation of the trade conflict, including potentially a US commitment to revoke some of its tech embargoes in return for China’s relaxation of rare earth export restrictions. The full details of the London agreement are expected to be available after both US President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping have approved it. The two-day London...

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25 h. ago China ‘always’ raises this issue in deals with the US, trade rep says

China ‘always’ raises this issue in deals with the US, trade rep says  Fox News

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2 d. ago ‘Making a dent’: race is on to reap rare earths elsewhere amid China’s dominance

Beijing’s imposition of rare earth export restrictions from April – playing its trump card in the face of Washington’s intensifying tariffs and tech curbs – helped send a message to Washington ahead of this week’s discussions over bilateral export-control issues. Considered a trump card because rare earths have an outsized impact on auto, electronics and defence industries, and China dominates the supply chain, the trade in such critical minerals is widely expected to be among the key topics...

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6 d. 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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8 d. ago Auto companies face shortages due to China's rare earth restrictions

Auto companies face shortages due to China's rare earth restrictions  Reuters

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8 d. ago China’s rare earth restrictions halt first auto industry production lines

China’s rare earth restrictions halt first auto industry production lines  theverge.com

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8 d. ago US auto suppliers say immediate action needed on China rare earths restrictions

US auto suppliers say immediate action needed on China rare earths restrictions  Reuters

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9 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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9 d. ago As China restricts rare earths, Trump targets ethane in plastics manufacturing blow

As China restricts rare earths, Trump targets ethane in plastics manufacturing blow  Fortune

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9 d. ago Automakers Consider Producing Engines in China to Circumvent Beijing Rare

Automakers Consider Producing Engines in China to Circumvent Beijing Rare-Earth Restrictions  marketscreener.com

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9 d. ago EU industry could grind to a halt over China’s rare earth restrictions

Chinese government restrictions on the export of rare earth elements have forced some European companies to halt production using the highly sought-after minerals essential for making smartphones and electric vehicles. The measures announced by Beijing on April 4 were seen as retaliation against US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs”, but European industry now warns it is being caught in the crossfire. The EU Chamber of Commerce in China has held several meetings with China’s Ministry...

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9 d. ago ‘Getting seriously worse’: EU firms sound alarm over China’s rare earth curbs

Chinese government restrictions on the export of rare earth elements have forced some European companies to halt production using the highly sought-after minerals essential for making smartphones and electric vehicles. The measures announced by Beijing on April 4 were seen as retaliation against US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs”, but European industry now warns it is being caught in the crossfire. The EU Chamber of Commerce in China has held several meetings with China’s Ministry...

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1 week ago Car production could shut down 'within weeks' as Trump blasts China for 'totally violating' trade deal

Car production could shut down 'within weeks' as Trump blasts China for 'totally violating' trade deal  GB News

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1 week ago Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions By Reuters

Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions By Reuters  Investing.com

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1 week ago Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions

Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions  Reuters

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1 week ago China, U.S. accuse each other of violating temporary trade deal

China, U.S. accuse each other of violating temporary trade deal  CBS News

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1 week ago US and China trade accusations of violating Geneva agreement, potential for deal unclear

US and China trade accusations of violating Geneva agreement, potential for deal unclear  KFOX

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1 week ago China pushes back after Trump accuses Beijing of ‘totally’ violating trade deal: ‘Contrary to the facts’

China pushes back after Trump accuses Beijing of ‘totally’ violating trade deal: ‘Contrary to the facts’  Washington Examiner

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1 week ago Trump and Xi to talk China trade war after US president rages over rare

Trump and Xi to talk China trade war after US president rages over rare-earths restriction  New York Post

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