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US seeks more critical minerals from China amid trade talks

The United States is not receiving a sufficient quantity of critical minerals from China, according to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Greer stated that while there is a flow of these minerals, it is not at the desired pace or volume. He also mentioned ongoing discussions with Chinese officials to expedite export applications and highlighted the US's efforts to increase domestic production to reduce dependency. AI

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US seeks more critical minerals from China amid trade talks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Nayan Seth ·

    US not getting enough critical minerals from China, Greer says as Xi-Trump meeting looms

    Washington is still not receiving sufficient critical mineral exports from China, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Wednesday, even as top American and Chinese officials met to finalise key economic deliverables for President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the White …