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Ashton: Trade Truce Extension Will Be Key Test of Trump-Xi Talks

China's rare-earth leverage could shape how long any US trade agreement extends.

What to know

  • Trump and Xi are expected to meet with trade truce extension as a central issue.
  • The length of any renewal matters; China holds leverage through rare-earth export restrictions.
  • Ashton's analysis suggests the negotiation will test whether both sides can agree on extension terms.

“The length of any extension matters as China retains leverage through restrictions on rare-earth exports.”

Anna Ashton, Co-Founder of Ashton Intelligence · Bloomberg Television ↗

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    “Extending the US-China trade truce will likely be a central issue when President Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping.”
    — Anna Ashton