#USChinaTradeTalks

Export Controls Now Central

The June talks in London shifted the spotlight from tariffs to export controls—particularly rare‐earth minerals, magnets, AI chips, and jet-engine technologies .

Resumption of Mineral Shipments

On June 6, President Trump confirmed that President Xi had agreed to restart rare‐earth mineral and magnet exports to the U.S., with temporary licenses granted .

However, mutual accusations emerged—China delayed rare-earth licenses and the U.S. imposed tech export restrictions and visa revocations .