Despite Export Deal, Further Delays in China’s Rare-Earth Shipments Could Trigger Renewed Trade Clash

Washington and Beijing, on June 26, appeared to have finalized a deal meant to unblock rare-earth exports from China, more than six weeks after China first made the offer.

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the agreement was “signed”; hours later, on Friday, China’s Commerce Ministry issued a statement pledging to “review and approve applications for the export of eligible controlled items in accordance with the law.”