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Rare Earth Metals, New Monroe Doctrine & Trade War
President Donald Trump indicated he might skip a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming Asia trip, pointing to China’s new restrictions on rare earth exports as a key issue. Trump threatened a steep hike in tariffs on Chinese goods, raising concerns about a potential revival of U.S.-China trade tensions. China’s recent export controls on rare earth elements, vital for U.S. tech and defense sectors, led Trump to accuse Beijing of economic manipulation.
While no meeting has been officially canceled, Trump’s comments heighten friction ahead of the APEC summit in South Korea. The S&P 500, as shown in the finance card above, dropped significantly (closing at 653.02 USD on October 10, 2025, down from a previous close of 671.16 USD), reflecting market unease. Analysts caution that this could unravel the existing tariff truce, risking broader global economic fallout as both nations show little inclination to back down.
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