Archive · 7 Jun 2025
US and China to Meet in London for Trade Talks Amidst Tensions
The US and China are having more talks about trade.
President Trump said that China agreed to start selling rare earth minerals to the US again.
Officials from both countries will meet in London soon to try to sort out their disagreements.
The countries had agreed to stop some of their tariffs but are still arguing about rare earth minerals and other trade issues.
This is all part of a bigger trade dispute between the two countries that affects many businesses.
US and China officials are scheduled to meet in London on June 9th to discuss trade.
President Trump announced the meeting after a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump stated Xi agreed to resume rare earth exports to the US.
The meeting follows the Geneva agreement in May to roll back tariffs for 90 days.
Tensions remain over rare earth minerals and other trade issues.
- Who
- US and Chinese officials
- What
- Trade negotiations
- When
- June 9, 2025
- Where
- London
- Why
- To resolve trade tensions over tariffs and supply chains.
US Perspective
China's Perspective
Rare Earth Exports
US Perspective
Claims Beijing is delaying commitment to authorize additional rare earth mineral exports to the US.
China's Perspective
Concerns about American actions undermining progress.
- Meeting Date
- June 9, 2025
- Meeting Location
- London
- US Delegation
- Scott Bessent, Howard Lutnick, Jamieson Greer
- Key Issue
- Trade Tensions, Rare Earth Minerals
- Recent Talks
- Trump-Xi Phone Call
- Previous Agreement
- Geneva Agreement (May 2025)
Sources
US suspends nuclear equipment exports to China amid escalating trade war: Report
Trade war: US-China trade talks next week; Trump says 'meet should go well'
Trump says Xi Jinping agrees to resume rare earth exports to US amid trade talks
