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U.S. and China Agree on Preliminary Framework to Ease Trade Tensions

The framework’s lifting of China’s rare earth export curbs with fixed reciprocal tariffs is pending presidential sign-off.

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Overview

  • Delegates in London reached a basic framework after two days of talks aimed at solidifying the Geneva tariff pause and addressing export controls.
  • China has pledged to lift restrictions on seven rare earth minerals and associated magnets vital to U.S. industries.
  • New duties are set at 55% on Chinese imports into the U.S. and 10% on U.S. exports to China under the draft agreement.
  • Formal implementation requires approval from President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping before the framework can take effect.
  • The deal builds on the 90-day, 115-percentage-point tariff reduction agreed in May and seeks to steady global supply chains and markets.