Trump hails limited trade deal with China
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China has reported its exports rose 4.8% in May from a year earlier, lower than expected as shipments to the United States fell nearly 10%
China sets six-month limit on the easing of export controls on vital rare earth minerals and magnets necessary for key sections of US industry.
One expert said he expected loosened controls on U.S. exports of semiconductors in exchange for China's releasing of more rare earths.
Billions of dollars of Chinese goods have been impacted by additional U.S. tariffs since 2018, initially under the first Donald Trump presidency and later under the Biden administration. Returning to the White House this year,
U.S. President Donald Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, on Wednesday to proclaim that a deal with China was “done,” pending final approval from himself and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
While Donald Trump's wide-ranging taxes on imports face scrutiny in court, he has touted a new "deal" with China that will see tariffs against the country remain at historic levels. Here's what it will mean for you.