Trump: China Will Ship Rare Earths in ‘Done' Trade Deal
US President Donald Trump says a trade framework with China has been completed, with Beijing supplying rare earths and magnets and the US allowing Chinese students into its colleges and universities. Bloomberg's Stephen Engle breaks down Trump's latest statements. (Source: Bloomberg)
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