US Trade Officials Head to Malaysia for Key Talks with Chinese Counterparts

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are heading to Malaysia for crucial talks with Chinese trade negotiators amid rising tensions over rare earth minerals.

• U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer criticized Chinas recent actions regarding rare earth minerals as aggressive, emphasizing the need for diversification of sourcing for the United States.
• Greer stated that the United States is focused on reactivating its rare earth capacity domestically, highlighting ongoing efforts to reduce reliance on imports from China.
• The discussions in Malaysia come at a time when tensions between the United States and Beijing are escalating, particularly concerning trade policies under President Donald Trump and Xi Jinpings administration.