#USChinaTradeTalks Market Alert: US-China Trade Talks Intensify - Key Updates for Traders ⚡️

## ⚡️ Market Alert: US-China Trade Talks Intensify - Key Updates for Traders ⚡️

**🔥 Day 1 Recap: Guarded Optimism in London**

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** .

### 💡 Critical Flashpoints:

| **Issue** | **US Action** | **China’s Move** | **Impact** |

| **Rare Earths** | Protesting export curbs | Restricting exports | Tech/Auto supply chains at risk |

| **Energy**