Rare earths deal between US, China still in effect, US official says

Reuters

11 May, 2026, 12:45 am

Last modified: 11 May, 2026, 12:46 am

Rare earths deal between US, China still in effect, US official says

President ‌Donald ⁠Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet ⁠in Beijing on 14 and 15 May

Reuters

11 May, 2026, 12:45 am

Last modified: 11 May, 2026, 12:46 am

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS

A rare earths deal between the ‌United States and China is still in effect and an ⁠extension will be announced at the appropriate time, a senior US official told reporters on Sunday.

President ‌Donald ⁠Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet ⁠in Beijing on 14 and 15 May.

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