U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer: China's rare earths move was totally disproportionate

US-China Trade Relations - The possibility of a meeting between President Trump and President Xi remains uncertain, pending mutual agreement [1][2] - The US expresses willingness to engage in trade talks with China, especially given China's recent measures [2] - The US believes a more balanced trade relationship is needed, as China currently enjoys broader access to the US market than the US has to the Chinese market [10][11] - The US is open to a constructive trading relationship with China, but it must be actively managed [10] Rare Earths and Export Controls - China has implemented new measures on rare earths, raising concerns for the US [3] - China's actions regarding rare earth export controls are viewed as aggressive and disproportionate by the US [4][5] - The US accuses China of expanding controls on rare earths globally, despite a previous agreement to limit them [7] - China's restrictions on rare earths are seen as an attempt to exert economic control [7] - The US has concerns about China potentially using access to semiconductors to gain access to rare earth minerals [14] - The US uses export controls on high-end goods, but China's controls on basic inputs like rare earths are considered broad and indiscriminate [15][16] National Security and Technology - The US prioritizes national security when considering technology exports to China [19] - The US aims to maintain its technological edge and prevent other countries from gaining a competitive advantage [20] - The US government uses inter-agency processes to analyze new technologies and determine appropriate export controls, considering industry input and foreign availability [21]