China Suspends Export Controls on More Critical Minerals

The changes would make it easier for American firms to obtain key minerals, delivering on what the White House said the two countries had agreed to at last month’s summit.

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Little Word of a TikTok Deal Out of Trump-Xi Meeting

Neither President Trump nor Chinese officials indicated any new developments for the popular video app. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent previously suggested they could “consummate” transfer of control from its Chinese owner.

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How Xi Walked Away From Trump Trade Talks Looking Stronger

By withholding soybean purchases and rare-earth exports, China extracted relief from U.S. tariffs and delayed export controls, without conceding much in return.

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China’s Pause on Rare Earth Controls: What to Know

China has suspended export controls announced this month, but was conspicuously silent about rules imposed earlier, which are snarling global supply chains.

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The Small Company in Europe Caught in the Big Trade War Between the U.S. and China

Nexperia, a computer chip maker headquartered in the Netherlands, was taken over by the Dutch government after pressure from officials in Washington.

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Cars to Fighter Jets: China’s New Export Curbs May Level a Heavy Blow Worldwide

Broad restrictions could cause supply interruptions for arms makers, as well as manufacturers in the semiconductor, automotive and other sectors.

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Chinese and European Leaders Meet Amid Grievances on Trade

European Union officials are set for a summit with China’s top leaders. China’s support of Russia and a long list of trade disputes are on the agenda.

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China Puts New Restrictions on E.V. Battery Manufacturing Technology

Beijing will now require government licenses for any effort to transfer abroad the technologies crucial for producing inexpensive electric cars.

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China’s Grip on an Obscure Rare Earth Metal Threatens the West’s Militaries

China produces the entire world’s supply of samarium, a rare earth metal that the United States and its allies need to rebuild inventories of fighter jets, missiles and other hardware.

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China Allows Limited Exports of Rare Earths as Shortages Continue

Beijing has approved more export licenses for the critical minerals and magnets in recent days, but supplies remain scarce and factories in the West are running out.

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