US urges China to meet rare earths, agriculture commitments ahead of Trump-Xi meetings
The Trump administration warned a top Chinese official on Friday that Beijing must immediately implement its commitments under a nearly year-old trade agreement, particularly on delivery of rare earth...
In a call with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, the US Trade Representative's Office urged Beijing to promptly fulfill its commitments under a trade agreement signed in Busan, South Korea last October. US officials emphasized the critical need for China to deliver on commitments related to rare earth minerals, critical agricultural purchases, and other essential minerals.
During the call, China expressed concern over recent US trade restrictions but agreed to continue using consultation to foster stable and positive trade relations. Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set to meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Shenzhen on November 18 and 19, and the G20 summit in Miami on December 14 and 15.
The US Trade Representative's Office and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have frequently criticized China for not providing enough rare earths and other critical minerals as per the Busan agreement. The agreement, which caps US tariffs on Chinese goods at 20%, expired on January 10, 2026. China has pledged to buy 25 million metric tons of US soybeans for the next three years and increase purchases of American farm goods by $17 billion. The US will closely monitor Beijing's implementation of the pact, according to the Treasury.
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