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Trump ally urges continued US-China dialogue on rare earths

Senator Steve Daines, a close associate of Donald Trump, has advocated for continued dialogue between the United States and China on critical issues such as rare earth supply chains. Daines emphasized that despite existing differences, the approach should be engagement rather than retreat. This stance comes in response to accusations that China weaponizes its dominant position in critical minerals. AI

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Trump ally urges continued US-China dialogue on rare earths

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

    ‘No retreat’: Key Trump ally urges continued US-China engagement on rare earths

    US Republican Senator Steve Daines, a close aide to President Donald Trump and a key interlocutor between Washington and Beijing, has called on the two capitals to stay engaged and “not retreat” over differences on issues including rare earth supply chains. Daines told the South …