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Bessent expects rare earths deal by Thanksgiving

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is confident that the US and China can get to yes on rare earths.

In a November 16 interview with Fox News, Bessent said he expected to have a comprehensive deal on rare earths worked out with his Chinese counterparts by Thanksgiving.
(That’s November 27 for all ...