Trump Secures Rare Earth Mineral Deal Amid China Export Delays

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During his first meeting with Xi Jinping since January, Trump claimed a win for the US by securing a one-year pause on China's new export controls for critical minerals, but the deal mainly benefits China and reflects China's stronger bargaining position, with ongoing concerns about the impact on industries reliant on rare earths and the broader US-China trade relationship.
- Trump Touts Rare-Earth Win in Talks That Showed Xi’s Strong Hand Bloomberg.com
- What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s trade deal with China? CNN
- Rare earths stocks rally as China delays export controls after Trump-Xi meeting CNBC
- Trump Secures Key Mineral Deal With China’s Xi: What To Know Newsweek
- China’s Pause on Rare Earth Controls: What to Know The New York Times
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