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.