Archive · 9 Jun 2025
US-China Trade Talks Resume Amid Tensions Over Rare Earths and Tariffs
The US and China are trying to fix their trade problems by talking in London.
They're arguing about things like how much of special minerals, used in making tech, China can sell.
China makes a lot of these minerals.
The US also has rules about computer chips and technology.
Both countries agreed to stop some rules for a little while, but they are still arguing and have had problems.
They are meeting again to try and find a solution, or the whole world might face problems and supply chain breakdowns.
Trade talks between the US and China resumed in London on June 9, 2025, aiming to resolve trade tensions.
China's rare earth exports rose in May 2025 to the highest level in a year despite prior restrictions.
Disagreements persist over rare earth exports and US restrictions on semiconductors and tech.
US and China are negotiating to resolve a trade war that has impacted global supply chains.
The negotiations follow a temporary truce, but tensions have re-emerged due to various disagreements.
- Who
- United States and China trade officials, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Vice Premier He Lifeng.
- What
- Trade talks resume to resolve trade tensions and address export controls.
- When
- June 9, 2025 (London), with impacts felt in April and May 2025.
- Where
- London, United Kingdom
- Why
- To ease global tensions, address tariffs, resolve disputes over rare earth minerals and semiconductors, and potentially avoid disruptions to the global supply chain.
China's Perspective
United States' Perspective
Violation Accusations
China's Perspective
U.S. should remove negative measures taken against China.
United States' Perspective
U.S. is undermining the truce by imposing restrictions on chip software and student visas.
Export Control
China's Perspective
China imposed export restrictions in April, potentially impacting global supply chains.
United States' Perspective
U.S. has raised concerns about China's rare earth export policies.
- May 2025 Rare Earth Export
- China's rare earth exports rose 23% in May
- May Rare Earth Shipment
- 5,864.60 tonnes
- Number of Rare Earth Minerals
- 17
- China's share of world rare earth production
- 69%
Sources
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US and China Resume Trade Talks in London to Ease Global Tensions
