Trade
China Approves Some Exports of Rare Earths Ahead of US Talks
A rare earth mine in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China.
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Beijing says it granted approval to some applications for the export of rare earths, a move that could ease tensions before trade negotiations between the US and China next week.