rare earth minerals
Trump Defends 100% Tariffs on China Following Rare Earth Mineral Export Controls
Oct 17, 2025 11:15 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, claiming it was a necessary response to Beijing's tightening export controls on rare earth minerals. Despite the harsh measure, Trump expressed optimism about US-China relations and confirmed an upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea to discuss trade issues.
Trump-Xi Trade Tensions Escalate: Rare Earth Restrictions and Tariff Threats Reshape US-China Relations
Oct 14, 2025 05:32 pm CST
US-China trade tensions have intensified as Presidents Trump and Xi engage in a high-stakes standoff over tariffs and rare earth minerals. With each side waiting for the other to make concessions, global markets remain on edge while Treasury Secretary Bessent attempts to arrange high-level talks. The dispute involves China's new restrictions on rare earth exports and Trump's threats of 100% tariffs, with significant implications for global supply chains and economic stability.
China Defies Trump's 100% Tariff Threat: Escalating Trade Tensions and Rare Earth Dispute
Oct 13, 2025 01:07 am CST
China refuses to back down against President Trump's threatened 100% tariffs, declaring it's "not afraid" of a trade war. The dispute centers on China's rare earth export restrictions, with both nations accusing each other of violating their trade truce. Vice President JD Vance defends the US position while China calls for negotiation over threats, highlighting the critical role of rare earth minerals in global supply chains and national security.
Trump's Bilateral Dealmaking Strategy Faces Critical Test as US-China Trade Tensions Escalate
Oct 12, 2025 02:41 pm CST
President Trump's one-on-one trade negotiation approach with China faces a serious challenge as both nations escalate export controls and tariff threats. Following China's new restrictions on rare earth exports, Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, sending markets tumbling just weeks before a planned meeting with President Xi Jinping that could determine the economic relationship between the world's largest economies.
Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports Amid Rare Earth Minerals Dispute
Oct 11, 2025 09:51 am CST
President Trump has announced a 100% tariff on Chinese imports effective November 1, escalating trade tensions over rare earth mineral export controls. The announcement sent stock markets falling and led Trump to reconsider his planned meeting with President Xi at the upcoming APEC summit. This development marks a significant renewal of trade hostilities between the world's two largest economies.
China Expands Rare Earth Export Controls Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting: Strategic Implications for Global Technology Supply Chain
Oct 10, 2025 01:35 am CST
China has implemented new export restrictions on rare earth elements and related technologies, extending control over these critical minerals essential for high-tech and military applications. The regulations require special approval for foreign companies to export products containing Chinese-sourced rare earths, raising concerns about global supply chains. With China controlling 70% of mining and 90% of processing capabilities, these restrictions come just weeks before a scheduled meeting between President Trump and President Xi, highlighting ongoing trade tensions and accelerating US efforts to develop independent rare earth supply chains.
Pakistan Army Chief Faces Backlash Over Diplomatic Role in Trump Meeting
Oct 02, 2025 01:27 am CST
Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir faces significant criticism after presenting rare earth minerals to US President Donald Trump during his third Washington visit in six months. The diplomatic gesture sparked parliamentary outrage with Senator Aimal Wali Khan questioning the constitutional authority of military leadership in foreign affairs, highlighting tensions between Pakistan's civilian government and military influence in international relations.
US Trade Representative Confirms 55% China Tariffs Remain While Seeking Balanced Trade Opportunities
Oct 01, 2025 08:13 am CST
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer affirmed the Trump administration's commitment to maintaining 55% tariffs on Chinese imports as a "good status quo," while expressing interest in expanding bilateral trade in non-sensitive sectors like agriculture and consumer goods. With a November 10 deadline approaching that could see tariffs spike to 145%, Greer emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue despite increasing political tensions and China's leveraging of rare earth mineral supplies in negotiations.
Pakistan Presents Rare Earth Minerals to Trump During White House Meeting: A Strategic Resource Partnership
Sep 28, 2025 05:11 pm CST
During a significant White House meeting, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir presented rare earth minerals to President Donald Trump, highlighting a new chapter in US-Pakistan relations focused on strategic mineral resources. The meeting resulted in collaborative agreements for mineral extraction and processing, potentially worth trillions of dollars, despite challenges in Pakistan's mineral-rich Balochistan province.
Why Trump Is Trying To Get Back Bagram Airfield In Afghanistan
Sep 20, 2025 01:28 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has said he is in talks with the Taliban to bring Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan back under American control, calling the decision to abandon the site a mistake.