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U.S.-China Trade Tensions: Tariffs and Rare Earth Controls

12/11/2025

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described the ongoing tariff war between the United States and China, citing tensions and trade actions.
The Chinese government implemented rare earth export controls and halted soybean imports in response to tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump.
As Trump prepares for a state visit to China in April, Greer said trade flows have resumed and the president seeks a stable relationship with China.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described the ongoing tariff war between the United States and China, citing tensions and trade actions.
The Chinese government implemented rare earth export controls and halted soybean imports in response to tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump.
As Trump prepares for a state visit to China in April, Greer said trade flows have resumed and the president seeks a stable relationship with China.