U.S. urges China to meet rare earths and agriculture commitments ahead of Trump-Xi meetings
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to meet at two different summits, one in China and one in the U.S.
The United States has urged China to fulfill its commitments under a recent trade agreement, focusing on the delivery of rare earths and other critical minerals, as well as agricultural purchases, according to a statement from the U.S. Trade Representative's Office. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamie Schiff spoke with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng via phone on Friday, emphasizing the urgency of China's actions.
The USTR highlighted the critical importance of China's compliance, especially regarding agricultural purchases, rare earths, and other vital minerals, as part of the agreement signed in Busan, South Korea, in October 2025.
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