The American Sheep Industry Association says a large chunk of domestic wool is shipped to China, and with those exports now caught up in a trade war, some farmers are getting a lot less for their wool.

Chief executives of Walmart, Target and Home Depot reportedly warned Trump that supply chain disruptions were already underway and would lead to empty shelves at U.S. stores in a matter of weeks.

Rare earth minerals are widely used in electronic components and high-performance magnets due to their unique magnetic, phosphorescent and catalytic properties. They are used by h

By Hyunjoo Jin (Reuters) -Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the production of its Optimus humanoid robots had been affected by China's export restrictions of rare earth magnets. He said China wants assurances that its rare earth magnets are not used for military purposes,

"Without having to do anything, Beijing already seems to have the upper hand here," said CNN Beijing bureau chief Seven Jiang.

Beijing has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor and aerospace industries.

From China's sprawling trade network to its chokehold on rare earths, it will not be easy for Washington to back China into a corner A trade war between the world's two biggest economies is now in full swing.

U.S. markets are poised to open with big gains, a clear signs of relief after President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal Reserve and Treasury Secretary Scott Bess