#USChinaTradeTalks Top US and Chinese officials held 6+ hours of talks on Monday, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling it a "good meeting" and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick terming it "fruitful." Despite positive signals, President Trump acknowledged "China’s not easy," and China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng remained silent. Talks resume **TODAY (June 10)** focusing on **rare earth minerals** (critical for EVs/tech) and US **ethane export controls*