Chinese President Xi Jinping ends his Washington visit by viewing the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, underscoring delicate symbolism amid ongoing tensions in U.S.-China relations.
Trump’s China trade truce offers temporary relief for U.S. rare earth supplies, easing industrial fears. But heavy reliance on Beijing persists, keeping strategic vulnerabilities in sharp focus.
The U.S. accelerates efforts to secure rare earth supplies, funding new mines and recycling projects as it seeks to reduce dependence on China and safeguard key defense and tech industries.