U.S. and China Strike New Deal on Rare Earths Exports and Tariffs

The White House on Thursday announced significant progress in trade relations between the United States and China, with both countries reportedly reaching a fresh understanding on key issues, including the expedited shipment of rare earth minerals to the U.S. Following months of tension and back-and-forth negotiations, the latest breakthrough comes after talks resumed in London…

U.S. and China Reach Tentative Trade Framework

After two days of high-stakes negotiations in London, U.S. and Chinese officials announced they have reached a tentative framework aimed at reviving their trade truce and easing export restrictions—particularly those involving critical minerals like rare earths. While the agreement offers a path forward, it falls short of resolving the core disputes that have long strained…

China Imposes 74.9% Tariffs on U.S., EU, Japan, Taiwan Plastics

In a significant development that could further strain global trade relations, China on Sunday announced sweeping anti-dumping duties of up to 74.9% on imports of POM copolymers—a high-performance engineering plastic—from the United States, European Union, Japan, and Taiwan. The move follows a months-long investigation launched in May 2024 by China’s Ministry of Commerce. The probe…

China Lifts Ban on New Boeing Aircraft Deliveries Amid US Trade Tariff Truce

In a significant breakthrough for global aviation and trade, China has reportedly lifted its ban on domestic airlines accepting new Boeing aircraft—a move closely tied to recent progress in U.S.-China trade relations. According to a Bloomberg News report on Tuesday, Chinese authorities have begun notifying local carriers that they may resume orders of U.S.-manufactured planes….