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Trump says US has signed trade deal with China

Trump says US has signed trade deal with China

Summary

President Donald Trump announced that the United States and China signed a trade agreement as part of efforts to resolve trade issues between the two countries. The deal follows meetings in Geneva and London and includes plans on exporting important materials like rare earths to the US.

Key Facts

  • The US and China signed a trade agreement to help end their trade conflict.
  • President Trump mentioned the signing during a White House event but did not give more details.
  • A White House official explained the agreement includes speeding up the shipment of rare earths, which are important materials for many industries.
  • The deal continues from a Geneva meeting where both countries paused major tariff increases for 90 days.
  • Talks in London helped set up the framework for this agreement.
  • China's Ministry of Commerce said it would start approving export applications for controlled items.
  • China agreed to remove certain measures against the US, but it's unclear how this will happen.
  • The trade issues included restrictions on exporting rare earths, which are needed for making cars, electronics, and defense equipment.
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