US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He will meet to discuss AI, tariffs, and critical mineral flows. Key agenda items include rare-earth supply restoration and new investment rules for US pharmaceutical firms in China. Critical mineral markets may experience volatility based on supply chain discussions. The pharmaceutical sector faces potential regulatory shifts affecting cross-border investments and market access. US pharmaceutical companies could encounter new compliance requirements when operating in China. Supply chain stability for rare earths remains a strategic priority influencing downstream chemical manufacturing.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He will meet to discuss AI, tariffs, and critical mineral flows ahead of a presidential summit. Discussions may cover rare-earth supply restorati
US and China discuss an investment board and tariff truce, with implications for energy costs and agricultural trade including US beef import permits.
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