The United States is looking to restore the flow of “crucial” rare earth minerals, which were restricted after China’s retaliatory efforts in early April.

U.S.-China trade talks in London this week are expected to take up a series of fresh disputes that have buffeted relations, threatening a fragile truce over tariffs.

Mr Kevin Hassett said China's exports of critical minerals have fallen short of what was previously agreed. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.