I Hope the U.S.-China Trade Talks Go Well. But I Worry We Don't Have the Cards

Expert reveals America's 'secret weapon' against long-term competition with China

There are two likely outcomes of the looming trade talks between the U.S. and China, but only one "secret weapon" to hedge against long-term competition with the growing adversary, according to one foreign policy expert."It's going to be a test of the two different theories put forward in our country about how weak China is," Fox News contributor and Heritage Foundation senior fellow on China strategy Michael Pillsbury said on "Varney & Co." Mon…

Ahead of US trade talks, China’s rare earth trade data from May sends a message

China’s curbs on rare earth exports are reflected in trade data as value plummets in May, and risks to US supply chain are seen.

U.S.-China trade talks to begin in London

"Our expectation is that... immediately after the handshake, any export controls from the U.S. will be eased, and the rare earths will be released in volume," National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said.

I hope the U.S.-China trade talks go well. But I worry we don't have the cards

China's dominance in rare earth minerals is a huge sticking point ahead of the second round of trade talks.

US seeks deal in London on China rare earth flows, says Trump’s economic advisor

Mr Kevin Hassett said China's exports of critical minerals have fallen short of what was previously agreed. Read more at straitstimes.com.