Debrief: U.S.-China Rare Earths Deal Rests On Shaky Ground

The U.S. has struggled to reach an agreement with China to restore shipments of rare earths that Beijing restricted in April amid the intensifying trade war between two countries  Image credit: Giulio Benzi / Alamy Stock Photo

The U.S. has struggled to reach an agreement with China to restore shipments of rare earths that Beijing restricted in April amid the intensifying trade war between the two countries.

Credit: Giulio Benzi / Alamy Stock Photo
The second Donald Trump administration prides itself on dealmaking but has struggled to reach an agreement with China to ease export controls that Beijing imposed on the U.S. in April on seven rare earth elements and related magnets crucial for aerospace and defense. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning...
Matthew Fulco

Matthew Fulco is Business Editor for Aviation Week, focusing on commercial aerospace and defense.

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