- China's dominance in the Indo-Pacific poses risks to critical minerals, while the Quad grouping signals diplomatic engagement.
- The U.S. is pushing for domestic critical mineral supply chain security amid intensifying trade tensions with China.
- Concerns over China's rare earth export controls led to discussions of a strategic partnership between the US and China on critical minerals.
- Trump administration advances US-China trade negotiations, lifting export restrictions and enabling potential access to Chinese minerals.
Improving trade relations between the US and China have led to investor sentiment boosts and new sourcing opportunities for companies like Bath & Body Works.
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What happened
Improving trade relations between the US and China have led to investor sentiment boosts and new sourcing opportunities for companies like Bath & Body Works.
Who's involved
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Trump administration advances US-China trade negotiations, lifting export restrictions and enabling potential access to Chinese minerals.Also in this story
- Leaders from the US and China discussed trade policies and mineral security on September 2nd.
- Trump visited Beijing to discuss energy deals, leading CNOOC to consider US investments amid ongoing trade war tariffs.
- Donald Trump is seeking a foothold in mineral processing involving China.
- A trade understanding was finalized between the U.S. and China on June 27, 2025.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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China
cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China
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Bath & Body Works
American retailer under the L Brands (formerly Limited Brands) umbrella, along with Victoria's Secret
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- US-China trade relations are affecting markets, with a Busan trade truce extension and high-level meetings involving Trump and Xi.
- China seeks to influence US policy regarding arms sales.
- Trade war alignment involves China's influence.
- A body involving the Board of Trade and Board of Investment was established on May 26, 2026, to manage dialogue between two economies and reduce the trade deficit with China.
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