U.S.-China Trade Deal ‘Done,' Trump Says
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a trade agreement was reached between the U.S. and China, pending final approval from him and Chinese President Xi Jinping, following weeks of escalated tensions between both countries as trade negotiations were carried out.
The trade agreement includes full magnets and 'any necessary rare earths' from China as the U.S. ... More makes concessions on student visas.
Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said a deal was 'done' between the U.S. and China, which will supply 'any necessary rare earths' and full magnets as the U.S. makes concessions on allowing Chinese students to attend American universities.
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