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US House report accuses China of minerals market interference
A House committee report alleges China manipulates global critical minerals prices and urges new U.S. policy controls and oversight.
Trump administration and private investors sign off on $1.4 billion deal with rare earth startups
The Trump administration and investors are funding two rare earth startups in a $1.4B deal to strengthen U.S. supply chains.
Farmers welcome China soybean deal but remain cautious
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — American farmers welcomed China‘s promise to buy some of their soybeans, but they cautioned this won’t solve all their problems as they continue to deal with soaring prices for fertilizer, tractors, repair parts and seeds. The Chinese promise to buy at least 25 million metric tons of soybeans annually for next three years will bring […]
China delays rare earth export limits in trade deal
China’s one-year delay on rare earth export rules gives the U.S. and allies time to boost production and reduce reliance on Beijing.
US, Australia sign critical-minerals agreement to counter China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the U.S. eyes the continent’s rich rare-earth resources when China is imposing tougher rules on exporting its own critical minerals abroad. The two leaders described the agreement as an $8.5 billion deal between the […]
Wall Street rebounds as investors shrug off trade tensions
U.S. stocks rebounded Tuesday as investors brushed off rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China after early losses.
Trump threatens new China tariffs over rare earth limits
Trump warned of a “massive” tariff hike after China restricted rare earth exports, reigniting trade war tensions and market fears.
Don’t import 996: Why America should reject overwork culture
China’s 996 model — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week — was sold as a path to speed, discipline, and dominance. In reality, it became a case study in how overwork corrodes the very foundation of business success. People can push themselves for a while, but there’s a ceiling. Past a certain […]
Trump’s trade battle with China puts soybean farmers in peril
China stops buying U.S. soybeans, leaving Virginia farmers with fewer export markets. Simultaneously, farmers face rising expenses.
Nvidia violated antimonopoly laws, China says
OpenAI announced a new deal with Microsoft and plans to give its nonprofit controller a $100B equity stake in its for-profit arm.
Mining company partners with Virginia Tech on rare earths plant
Aclara plans to invest $10 million on rare earths separation pilot plant at Virginia Tech to boost U.S. supply chain
Trump administration eyes 10% stake in Intel amid US chip push
The Trump administration is negotiating a 10% stake in Intel by converting CHIPS Act grants. The move deepens U.S. government involvement in semiconductors as Trump pressures chipmakers to boost domestic production.
