中美通话一个半小时，特朗普请求中方，在稀土出口手下留情

Group 1 - Trump initiated a phone call with China, indicating urgency regarding the manufacturing sector and potential reverse flow of manufacturing back to China [1][2] - The call lasted 1.5 hours, focusing on the urgent need to resolve rare earth export restrictions, which are critical for U.S. manufacturing [2][4] - China dominates the global rare earth market, supplying 90% of high-performance rare earth magnets, while U.S. rare earth stock is dwindling to 1-2 months [4][6] Group 2 - The surge in rare earth prices has significantly impacted U.S. companies, with Grumman reporting a loss of $477 million due to rising costs [4][6] - Some U.S. automotive companies are considering relocating production lines to China if rare earth supplies are not secured [6] - The U.S. economy is facing challenges, including disappointing job growth and rising unemployment claims, which could further pressure the manufacturing sector [7] Group 3 - The recent phone call suggests that the trade war dynamics may not change significantly in the short term, potentially easing export pressures for China [8] - However, a stabilization in exports could reduce the urgency for domestic stimulus policies in China, which may lead to economic pressures if consumer demand does not improve [8][9] - The likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut exceeding 90% could provide new opportunities for China, potentially leading to market improvements in the second half of the year [9]