Trump Likely To Invest In More Rare Earths, Bessent Says - Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML)

Trump Likely To Invest In More Rare Earths, Bessent Says - Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML)

The Trump administration is likely to take stakes in more companies following China's latest rare earth export curbs, Bessent says.

Bessent Floats Longer Tariff Truce for China Rare Earth Delay

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed a longer pause on high US tariffs on Chinese goods in return for Beijing putting off its recently announced plan to tighten limits on critical rare earths.

Trump admin slams China’s 'global power grab' on rare earths, threatens triple-digit tariffs

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer spoke on Wednesday about what they refer to as a “global power grab” by China. The Trump administration officials held a press conference during which they said they are “constantly focused on the Chinese chokehold on the world of rare earth and rare earth materials.” Bessent insisted that Washington did not want to escalate a trade conflict with China, stressing that …

US May ‘Extend Tariff Truce’ If China Delays New Rare Earth Rule

The United States could consider extending a 90-day tariff truce it reached with China if Beijing delays its new curbs on rare earth elements and magnets, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday. “Right now we are currently in a 90-day roll on the tariffs. So, is it possible that we could go to a longer roll in return for a delay? Perhaps, but you know, all that’s going to be negotiated in the coming weeks,” Bessent said at a press…

Arafura Rare Earths drops back to 40c, but latest Trump-China spat promises good things

Gina Rinehart-backed Arafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU) has given back some of Tuesday’s gains on Wednesday morning, dropping back to 40cps, but with the latest Trump-China critical minerals spat set to define the foreseeable future, it’s likely some may view the pullback as a chance to snatch more. Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all the biggest headlines from throughout the week. On Spotify, Apple, and more.…