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U.S. Officials Confront China Over Rare Earth Export Limits

10/23/2025

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will travel to Malaysia to meet Chinese officials about rare earth export limits.
Greer says the measures violate commitments to supply essential materials for high technology amid rising trade tensions.
The tensions include a 100% duty on China imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Talks will also cover agricultural issues, notably China’s cessation of U.S. soybean and sorghum purchases.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will travel to Malaysia to meet Chinese officials about rare earth export limits.
Greer says the measures violate commitments to supply essential materials for high technology amid rising trade tensions.
The tensions include a 100% duty on China imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Talks will also cover agricultural issues, notably China’s cessation of U.S. soybean and sorghum purchases.