Trade Relations - US Trade Representative 表达了对与中国就稀土贸易讨论的谨慎乐观态度 [1] - 贸易谈判进一步稳定了两国之间的关系 [1]

Trade Negotiations & Deadlines - The market anticipated an extension of the August 12th deadline, considering it a low bar for the trade talks [1] - The expectation was to postpone the deadline by another 90 days, maintaining the truce established in London, which would be viewed as a positive outcome [1] - Any extension is pending President Trump's approval, as he holds the final say on all trade deals [1][2] - Chinese counterparts may have prematurely announced an extension [2] Meeting Assessment - The meetings were described as far-reaching, robust, and highly satisfactory [2] Recommendations to the President - The advisor will present the facts to President Trump, who will then make the final decision [3]

All right, so these trade talks are happening next week and already we're hearing talk about this deadline potentially being extended. Uh I want to get your take on that first. Why already look to extend the deadline when you know you're going to be talking in a few days.Well, I think they wanted to really get out ahead of what they know the markets are concerned about, what others are concerned about, and that is this this August the 12th deadline. And Frank, I think it's pretty clear that both sides here ...