WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a trip to China might be “not too distant,” raising prospects that the leaders of the world’s two largest economies may meet soon to help reset relations after moving to climb down from a trade war.

Despite a detente on China’s restrictions on the critical manufacturing inputs, shipments remain far below last year’s levels.

China has stopped exporting rare earths to everyone, not just the U.S., cutting off critical materials for tech, autos, aerospace, and defense. Jason Ma. Mon, April 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM UTC.

China's Ministry of State Security says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earths materials that it says threaten national security.

China agrees to approve rare earth exports to the US following a major trade deal, easing supply chain tensions and marking a breakthrough in bilateral negotiations.

The U.S. has completed a trade framework with China, President Donald Trump said June 11, after China’s restriction on exports of rare earths and magnets threatened to shut down vehicle and ...

Rare earths have been described as the oil of the 21st century, incredibly valuable both economically and in the fight against climate change. There's a battle underway around the world to mine and control these minerals - a battle that is currently being won by China.

Executives and officials criticise US government deal to buy into country’s only producing rare earths company