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title: "China's leverage over rare earths could be used against Trump if it extends export controls. Summit decision awaited. #geopolitics"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286296764.md"
description: "One of the key issues at the summit this week pertains to whether China will consent to prolong a temporary delay of more stringent export restrictions on rare earth minerals."
datetime: "2026-05-13T17:00:49.000Z"
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# China's leverage over rare earths could be used against Trump if it extends export controls. Summit decision awaited. #geopolitics

One of the key issues at the summit this week pertains to whether China will consent to prolong a temporary delay of more stringent export restrictions on rare earth minerals.

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