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US calls on China to honour 2025 trade agreement commitments

Washington urges Beijing to fulfil pledges on agricultural purchases and rare earth supplies under a recent accord.

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At a glance

  • US urges China to meet 2025 trade accord commitments
  • Agricultural purchases and rare earths supply are key focus areas
  • China expresses concern over US trade restrictions

The United States has called on China to uphold commitments made under a 2025 trade deal, with particular emphasis on agricultural purchases and rare earth supplies. The request comes as trade relations between the two countries remain under scrutiny.

China has responded by expressing concern about what it characterises as restrictive economic and trade measures from the United States.

Why it matters

Trade tensions between the US and China affect global supply chains, commodity prices and economic stability worldwide.

Original reporting

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