China Calls for Dialogue as U.S. Tariffs Escalate Trade Tensions

China defended its new export controls on rare earth minerals as defensive measures, responding to U.S. trade restrictions that led President Trump to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports. Beijing criticized Washington’s actions as unfair and called for dialogue over confrontation to prevent further economic instability. The escalating dispute underscores the vital role of rare earths in global technology and manufacturing supply chains, raising concerns about long-term trade disruption.