Economic superpowers make progress in trade war, ensuring rare earth supply, awaiting final approval from leaders.
China said on Thursday (June 12, 2025) it had issued a "certain number" of licences to export rare earths after U.S. President Donald Trump hailed this week's deal that would see the country provide the vital elements "up front".
The economic superpowers said after talks in London that they had achieved progress in dialling down a brutal trade war that has roiled markets and threatened global supply chain chaos.
How America can fast-track critical metals production—and disrupt the leverage China just used in trade talks
China signals readiness on rare earth talks, approves more exports
Trump says U.S., China deal on rare earth minierals is 'done' - UPI.com
Trump says China will supply rare earths in 'done' deal
China to fast-track applications for rare-earth minerals to US, EU - UPI.com
US, China reach deal to ease export curbs, keep tariff truce alive
U.S. and China agree on framework to resolve trade dispute after 2 days of London talks about rare earth metals and tech export controls
China grants export permits to rare earth giant for US, Europe shipments
China extends an olive branch to Western auto giants over rare earth shortage
Developing | China, US agree to ‘done deal’, Trump says, pending sign-off by President Xi
US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick quoted as saying US countermeasures will be removed once US receives rare earths
Following talks with the US thought to include reductions in critical mineral export restrictions, China reports 60 per cent jump…
As the trade war continues to escalate, China has hit back at Trump by suspending exports of rare earth minerals.
A fully integrated rare earth supply chain within the U.S. is doable—with government support and private-sector innovation.
Beijing says it is ‘willing to enhance communication’ on strategic minerals, which have taken centre stage in US-China trade…
Shares of U.S.-listed rare earth miners rallied on Thursday after China agreed to delay the introduction of export controls.
