Greer Presses China’s He Lifeng on Farm Purchases and Rare Earth Commitments

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held a videoconference with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday, Nov. 6, about the U.S.-China trade and economic relationship, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said.

Related: our Nov. 6 Geopolitics & Business Report.

What the U.S. said

Greer emphasized “the critical importance of China taking concrete actions” to fully carry out its past commitments, particularly on agricultural purchases, rare earths and other critical minerals, according to the U.S. readout.

The administration will keep pursuing balanced trade with China by monitoring compliance with past commitments while seeking lasting benefits for American farmers, ranchers, manufacturers and workers, USTR said.

What the readout covers

This account comes from the U.S. side only. It gives no figures for purchases and names no deadlines. More coverage is in Business & Finance.

Sources

• Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: Readout of Ambassador Greer’s Call with China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng

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