Trump confirms new China deal covering rare earths and student access

Washington and Beijing move forward with a tentative trade agreement focused on minerals and education.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-06-11

The latest news on the United States and China. President Donald Trump has announced a new trade framework with China that would see Beijing resume rare earth mineral shipments while the United States reopens its universities to Chinese students.


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The agreement, still pending final approval from both leaders, comes after lengthy negotiations and seeks to rebalance tariffs and reduce export restrictions. While officials describe it as a step forward, the broader tensions over technology and trade persist.

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