# Trump’s minerals push has yet to loosen China’s grip ahead of Xi talks

https://mins.news/en/item/144256

- Reuters, 2026-11-15 11:10 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/trumps-minerals-push-has-yet-loosen-chinas-grip-ahead-xi-talks-2026-11-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6af9930c6e5c8a0001071bc4

> U.S. President Donald Trump is due to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, but a key part of his trade strategy remains unfinished: building a domestic supply of critical minerals to counter Beijing’s dominance.

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