Trump shaves China tariffs in deal with Xi on fentanyl, rare earths

Trade,Trade War,Trade Deals,China,Tariffs,Fentanyl,Rare Earth Minerals,Xi Jinping,Donald Trump

Posted on AllSides October 30, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had agreed with President Xi Jinping to trim tariffs on China in exchange for Beijing cracking down on the illicit fentanyl trade, resuming U.S. soybean purchases and keeping rare earths exports flowing.

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