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Trump and Xi Ease Trade Tensions, Boost Markets

10/30/2025

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On October 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced easing of trade tensions with China after a meeting with Xi Jinping in South Korea, calling talks 'truly great'.
China agreed to delay export controls on rare earths, boosting related stocks, with Critical Metals rising nearly 7%.
China will resume purchases of American energy products and farm goods, including soybeans, while the U.S. and China pursue a large Alaska oil and gas transaction.

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On October 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced easing of trade tensions with China after a meeting with Xi Jinping in South Korea, calling talks 'truly great'.
China agreed to delay export controls on rare earths, boosting related stocks, with Critical Metals rising nearly 7%.
China will resume purchases of American energy products and farm goods, including soybeans, while the U.S. and China pursue a large Alaska oil and gas transaction.