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.

Stephen Miran said the Trump administration is close to finalizing several deals before the July 9 tariff deadline, blaming the delay on the application process.

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Ryan Patrick Jones WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Three of U.S. President Donald Trump's top aides will meet with their Chinese counterparts in London on Monday for talks aimed at resolving a trade dispute between the world's two largest economies that has kept global markets on edge.