- 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.
Leaders from the US and China discussed trade policies and mineral security on September 2nd.
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Updated Sep 7
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What happened
Leaders from the US and China discussed trade policies and mineral security on September 2nd.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump and CCP discuss sanctions and diplomatic efforts to secure major Chinese orders.1 source
Leaders met to discuss trade and mineral security between the US and China.1 source
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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
- 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.
- China agreed to open mineral exports to the U.S. as part of new trade agreements, which boosted Nike's stock.
- China's export approval intentions for rare earth minerals are confirmed by the Ministry of Commerce, impacting USAR's business model, with a mine located in Sierra Blanca, Texas.
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Chinese Communist Party
founding and ruling party of the People's Republic of China
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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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