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China rare earths deal will ‘hopefully’ be done by Thanksgiving, says Bessent
A rare earths deal between the US and China will “hopefully” be done by Thanksgiving, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in remarks that aired on Sunday.
Bessent’s comments follow a framework agreement announced last month in which Washington agreed not to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, and China would hold off on an export licensing regime for crucial rare earth minerals and magnets.
“I am confident that post our meeting in Korea between the two leaders, President Trump, President Xi (Jinping), that China will honour their agreements,” Bessent told Fox News’s “Sunday Morning Futures” programme.
“And I am confident that— post our meeting in Korea between the two leaders, President Trump, President Xi — that China will honour their agreements.”
But, Bessent warned, if Beijing baulks, the United States has “lots of levers” to retaliate.
The Treasury secretary insisted that under the deal, rare earths “will flow freely as they did before April 4,” when China slapped restrictions on the sector, requiring export licenses for certain products in response to Trump´s sweeping tariffs.
Under the deal reached by Trump and Xi, the United States will cut back tariffs on Chinese products, and Beijing will buy at least 12 million metric tons of American soybeans by the end of this year, and 25 million metric tons in 2026.
China, which had stopped buying US soybeans in response to Trump´s tariffs, “made pawns out of our great soybean farmers,” Bessent said.
Bessent also disputed a recent Wall Street Journal report that said Chinese officials planned to restrict access to rare earths for US companies with ties to the military.
Earlier this month, China suspended an array of export control measures it imposed on October 9, including expanded curbs on some rare earth materials and equipment, as well as lithium battery materials and super-hard materials, the Commerce Ministry said in a statement.
The suspensions were effective immediately and would apply through November 10, 2026, the ministry said.
The announcement confirmed and formalised an agreement reached after US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping hammered out a trade truce last month.
The White House and China’s Commerce Ministry had both said such an announcement was forthcoming.
Ayeza Khan’s style vibes are once again trending on social media, with her latest snaps inspiring women to embrace vibrant saree fashion.
The saree is not only a traditional South Asian outfit but also a favourite choice for both formal and casual occasions in women’s fashion. This time, Ayeza Khan’s wardrobe has further elevated its presence in the fashion world.
The recently shared pictures, taken in Muree’s hill station Bhurban, showcase another stunning look of the Humraz actress.
A white chenille fabric saree paired with a bead-embellished blouse makes her ensemble stand out from the crowd.
Additionally, her blushing cheeks and flamenco-red lipstick complete the look, adding a youthful glow.
Earlier, Ayeza surprised fans with short hair, sharp makeup, and winter-inspired outfits that garnered widespread appreciation.
The actress hinted at more surprises, writing that there is “more to come” as “29 days still left” until the New Year.
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Timothée Chalamet made headlines again after attending the Los Angeles premiere of his latest film, Marty Supreme, with Kylie Jenner on Monday, December 8.
The 29-year-old actor’s red carpet appearance came on the same day when a post on X went viral, claiming that he was involved with an Instagram model Sarah Tena while dating the 28-year-old beauty icon.
Sarah is an Instagram influencer who has recently resurfaced in discussions about Timothée’s personal life.
She manages two accounts, @sarahjtena with 277,000 followers and @azul_hermosa with 293,000 followers.
However, screenshots shared online revealed that the model had a relationship with the Dune actor from 2020 to 2023.
According to the posts, their connection started when she sent him a message praising his performance in The King during the pandemic.
Tena called her relationship with the actor as friendly and positive and said they later drifted apart because Timothée started a new relationship while she also moved on.
Moreover, those shared screenshots did not provide evidence of any cheating.
The claims sparked many discussions online with many fans saying that Timothée’s relationship with Tena might have overlapped with Jenner.
Meanwhile others defended him, pointing out that the Instagram influencer spoke positively about him after they broke up.
Despite the viral rumours, sources told PEOPLE that Timothée and Kylie are still together. The couple spent Thanksgiving with the Kardashian-Jenner family before he returned to Europe for filming.
Their appearance together at the Marty Supreme premiere showed that the lovebirds were united and looking stylish.
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