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China delays rare earth export limits in trade deal
Oct 30, 2025

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.

FILE - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gestures during a press conference in Sydney, Australia, Dec. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)
Oct 20, 2025

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 […]

Trump threatens new China tariffs over rare earth limits
Oct 10, 2025

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.

Aaron Noble, Virginia Tech professor and department head, (left) and Francisco Haussmann, project superintendent for Aclara Resources, in the Virginia Tech lab Aug. 14, 2025. Photo by Natalee Waters
Aug 20, 2025

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

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after arriving on Air Force One, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Jun 11, 2025

Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%

President Trump announces a new trade framework with China including 55% U.S. tariffs and rare earth mineral supplies, but key details remain vague.

Police officers stand guard at the entrance of Lancaster House, where the trade talks between the U.S. and China are taking place, in London, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Jun 9, 2025

The US and China are holding trade talks in London after Trump’s phone call with Xi

U.S. and China officials met in London to revive stalled trade talks, aiming to extend a 90-day tariff truce and address rare earth export concerns.

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