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Trump, Albanese sign $8.5B rare earths deal to counter China dependence

NioCorp CEO Mark Smith told Mornings with Maria the Pentagon’s $10M grant will boost Nebraska’s rare earth project as the U.S. races to rebuild supply chains vital for security and the economy. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday signed an agreement on rare earths and critical minerals as the two allies […]

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US steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs to produce rare earths domestically

Barrons Roundtable discusses the importance of rare earths and magnets, and China’s monopoly over the industry. A major U.S. steelmaker is looking to help kickstart domestic production of rare earth minerals amid China’s move to block access amid its trade dispute with the Trump administration. Cleveland-Cliffs, a steelmaker headquartered in Ohio, announced the rare earths plan on […]

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Trump says China ‘forced’ him to impose massive tariffs on imports

President Donald Trump discusses China during a preview of his exclusive interview with ‘Mornings with Maria’ host Maria Bartiromo. President Donald Trump said that tariffs totaling as much as 157% on Chinese imports are “not sustainable” as he prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the coming weeks. “It’s not sustainable, but that’s […]

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China’s pilotless flying taxi can travel over 100 miles on single charge

Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., discusses the security concerns over the infiltration of Chinese nationals from the border, the use of Chinese drones as well as companies trading on U.S. exchanges on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ A pilotless taxi developed in China that can fly more than 100 miles on a single charge launched this week. EHang […]

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Trump accuses China of ‘economically hostile’ soybean cuts, threatens trade

Farmers in southern Illinois say drought, high costs, and China’s trade freeze are driving soybean profits below break even this season. President Donald Trump accused China of waging an “economically hostile” act by cutting back soybean purchases and said he’s considering ending U.S. trade with China involving cooking oil and other goods in response. […]

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Bessent says U.S.-China talks ongoing despite Beijing’s sharp rhetoric

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on President Donald Trump’s role in the Israel war and China’s rising aggression amid trade tension. In its sharpest response yet to recent U.S. trade actions, China said on Monday it “firmly rejects” Washington’s new restrictions and urged the Trump administration to honor commitments made between the two leaders in […]

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Bessent says China ‘pointed bazooka’ at global supply chains with new restrictions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighs in on the Israeli hostages being freed, China’s latest hostile move against the U.S. and ongoing fallout from the government shutdown during an appearance on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ As trade tensions with China escalate, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that the U.S. adversary is making “provocative” moves. “The […]

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Trump says ‘don’t worry about China’ amid trade dispute

Apollo Global Management chief economist Torsten Slok weighs in on President Donald Trump’s threat to increase China’s tariffs, his outlook for the economy and more on ‘Barron’s Roundtable.’ President Donald Trump moved to calm fears of an escalating trade war with Beijing on Sunday after he threatened to impose 100% tariffs on China’s imports in […]

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Trump announces additional 100% China tariff starting Nov. 1

Former Assistant Secretary for International Markets at the U.S. Treasury Mitchell Silk joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss China’s faltering economy, the high-stakes trade talks and how U.S. leverage could shift the balance of power. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social Friday to announce the U.S. will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports […]