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Trump warns China on rare earths as top negotiator goes to Washington

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When it comes to US-China economic ties, nothing is off the table.
On Monday, US President Donald Trump warned China that it would face massive tariffs if it didn’t continue to supply rare earth magnets at an appropriate volume (Nikkei):

"They have to give us magnets. If they don't give us magnets,...