China Strikes Cautious Tone After Trump Claims Trade Deal Is 'Done'
- Representatives from the United States and China gathered in London this week and agreed on a preliminary trade framework between the world’s two largest economies.
- The talks, following a May agreement in Geneva and a June 5 call between Presidents Trump and Xi, focused on easing export restrictions amid escalating tensions over rare earth minerals and technology.
- China controls about 90% of global rare earth production and approved some export licenses, while the U.S. expanded export controls targeting advanced chips and technologies.
- Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick described the talks as "really, really well" and said they will begin implementing the agreement through further phone discussions.
- Despite progress and new trade understandings, experts and industry officials warn disruptions and uncertainties remain significant in supply chains and final approvals.
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Rare earth minerals are the biggest card China can play in its negotiations with Trump
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American protectionism hands China the future
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Deal with China is not yet done Scott Foster analyzes the latest developments in US-China trade talks, highlighting Donald Trump’s exaggerated claims of victory despite an unfinished deal. While a tentative framework was reached in […] The post American protectionism hands China the future appeared first on Asia Times.
China grants rare earth export permits after U.S. trade talks, offers relief but uncertainty persists | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
OMAHA, Neb.--The high-level negotiations over China’s export controls of rare earths is giving U.S. businesses some relief, even though it may be only for now.
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