US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed optimism, saying that concerns regarding rare earths “will be resolved.” Although the framework requires approval from leaders in Washington and Beijing,

China’s trade negotiators surrendered at the end of the second day of US trade talks in London — by feasting on American fast food, The Post has learned. The famished Chinese delegation ordered a delivery of McDonald’s,

One expert said he expected loosened controls on U.S. exports of semiconductors in exchange for China's releasing of more rare earths.