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U.S. Seeks China Rare Earth Access Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

4/8/2026

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer emphasized maintaining access to China's rare earths on April 7, 2025.
He said the U.S. aims to avoid confrontation ahead of a May 2025 meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.
Greer discussed forming a Board of Trade to enable sustainable trade and address national security concerns.
He noted investment talks continue, but focus remains on reducing trade deficit before advancing programs.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer emphasized maintaining access to China's rare earths on April 7, 2025.
He said the U.S. aims to avoid confrontation ahead of a May 2025 meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.
Greer discussed forming a Board of Trade to enable sustainable trade and address national security concerns.
He noted investment talks continue, but focus remains on reducing trade deficit before advancing programs.