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Trump Approves Nvidia H200 AI Chip Exports to China, Reversing Biden-Era Restrictions
Dec 09, 2025 07:47 am CST
President Trump has announced an agreement with President Xi Jinping allowing Nvidia to export H200 AI chips to approved Chinese customers under specific national security conditions. This marks a significant shift from the Biden administration's restrictive policies on advanced semiconductor exports to China, with Trump claiming the move will support American jobs while maintaining safeguards on cutting-edge Blackwell and Rubin processors, which remain exclusively available to US customers.
China's Strategic Dominance in Rare Earths: How Beijing Secured a Global Monopoly and Its Impact on US-China Relations
Nov 26, 2025 07:43 pm CST
China controls approximately two-thirds of global rare earths mining and dominates processing capabilities, giving Beijing significant leverage in trade negotiations with the United States. As these 17 key elements become increasingly vital for defense technologies and consumer electronics, Western nations are racing to develop alternative supply chains, though experts warn this could take years. Recent export restrictions by China have heightened tensions, despite a temporary trade truce between Presidents Trump and Xi that ensures critical mineral supply for now.
US Threatens New Tariffs if China Resumes Rare Earth Export Restrictions: Treasury Secretary Warns
Nov 03, 2025 02:36 am CST
The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the Trump administration is prepared to reimpose tariffs if China blocks rare earth exports again, despite Beijing's recent one-year suspension of restrictions. Following talks between Trump and Xi in South Korea, Washington agreed to reduce tariffs by 10%, while China promised to address fentanyl trafficking into the US. Bessent emphasized the need to reduce dependency on China's rare earth processing monopoly.
Indian Companies Secure Licenses for Rare Earth Magnet Imports from China Amid Global Supply Challenges
Oct 31, 2025 01:31 am CST
India has granted licenses to several companies including Continental India, Hitachi, and Jay Ushin to import rare earth magnets from China, providing relief to the automotive and electronics industries. These first clearances since Beijing's export restrictions in April come with conditions prohibiting re-export to the US or use in defense applications, while coinciding with a new US-China agreement on rare earth materials supply.
Trump Administration Considers Sweeping Software-Based Export Restrictions to Counter China's Rare Earth Controls
Oct 23, 2025 02:53 am CST
The Trump administration is evaluating comprehensive restrictions on software-powered exports to China, potentially affecting products from laptops to jet engines, in response to Beijing's rare earth export limitations. This proposed measure would restrict global shipments of items containing or produced with US software, significantly escalating the ongoing US-China trade tensions ahead of President Trump's scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
TikTok, Trade, Taiwan Top Agenda For Call Between Trump, Xi
Sep 17, 2025 04:31 pm CST
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have plenty to discuss this week in their first conversation since June, with TikTok, Boeing planes, rare earth magnets and Taiwan among top items for negotiation.