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China rare earths deal will 'hopefully' be done by Thanksgiving, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

17th November 2025

By: Reuters

  

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WASHINGTON - A rare earths deal between the US and China will "hopefully" be done by Thanksgiving, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in remarks that aired on Sunday.

Bessent's comments follow a framework agreement announced last month in which Washington agreed not to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and China would hold off on an export licensing regime for crucial rare earths minerals and magnets.

"I am confident that post our meeting in Korea between the two leaders, President Trump, President Xi (Jinping), that China will honor their agreements," Bessent told Fox News's "Sunday Morning Futures" program.

Bessent also disputed a recent Wall Street Journal report that said Chinese officials planned to restrict access to rare earths for US companies with ties to the military.

Edited by Reuters

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