Geopolitical Risk - The Trump administration is considering software export restrictions on China in response to potential rare-earth export curbs by Beijing [1] Trade Relations - Potential software export restrictions are being weighed as a countermeasure to China's rare-earth export policies [1]

The EU is working on trade measures to counter China’s planned export controls on critical raw materials, while also looking to heap more sanctions on Russia: Here's your Evening Briefing https://t.co/ttLHKB4Fvw ...

It was incredibly aggressive. It was totally disproportional to anything that uh the US, the EU or Canada or anybody did because remember these are global measures that the Chinese have put in place to purport to control the movement or export of any item containing certain rare earth from one country to another, right. Even if China is not uh you know one of the parties uh in the agreement.So in Geneva we had an agreement where they would limit their rare earth export controls. they'd keep their retaliator ...

Illegal Wildlife Trade - Ivory is a status symbol in China [1] - A Chinese syndicate is allegedly recruiting Malawian orphans to smuggle elephant tusks [1]

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]

Trade Policy - The EU is exploring trade measures to respond to China's planned export controls on critical raw materials [1] - This action is considered if diplomatic solutions with Beijing are unsuccessful [1]

India based Mint newspaper reporting that New Delhi and Washington may be nearing a trade deal that could cut tariffs on Indian exports for around 50% to as low as 15%. Let's bring in Bloomberg's Brendan Murray for more. The teams were obviously busy, Brendan.What kind of an agreement may they have come to. Given this report. Yeah, exactly.I mean, this deal has been months in the making and it would be a significant step. The US and India have tried to make a deal in various phases, three and four phases ov ...

Exclusive: The Trump administration is pushing officials in Argentina to limit China’s influence over the distressed nation as the U.S. and Wall Street banks are working on a $40 billion lifeline for it https://t.co/FzxT2wcYSM ...

Industry Dominance - China dominates the supply of rare earths, essential for products like iPhones and missiles [1] - This dominance provides China with leverage in the trade war with the US [1]

China has displaced Germany in the top ten of a new global ranking—and the Swiss are on a roll https://t.co/7zQvsYpeYc ...