Trump Says Xi to Restart Rare Earth Flows, Sets Date for Talks

Trump, Xi Agree to More Trade Talks as Rare Earths Dispute Cools

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By Jennifer A Dlouhy and Catherine Lucey

June 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM UTC

Updated on

June 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM UTC

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President Donald Trump said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping had agreed to restart the flow of rare-earth materials, as negotiators from the two nations prepare to resume trade talks on June 9 in London.