#USChinaTradeTalks

China has already issued some export licenses, in a gesture of goodwill.

After the temporary round in Geneva in mid-May, tensions returned when accusations were made by both sides of failing to uphold their promises. Washington raised tariffs to 145%, while China responded with 125% before temporarily reducing it to 30% and 10%.

The call lasted 90 minutes on June 5 between Presidents Trump and Xi, focusing on restoring the flow of rare metals and enhancing trade cooperation.

Trump described it as "very good" and followed it with a call to resume negotiations in London.