A Rubix Data Sciences report says Trump and Xi’s US China summit will be dominated by trade and technology, with semiconductors, rare earth minerals, aerospace, and farm goods shaping the agenda. The US is expected to seek higher Chinese purchases of aircraft, soybeans, and beef, while China is likely to press for relief from US restrictions on advanced chip-making. Semiconductor exports fell from $12 billion in 2021 to $5 billion in 2023, then recovered to nearly $10 billion in 2025. Rare earth imports also fluctuated sharply, reflecting leverage and supply-chain risk. Overall trade has been shrinking.
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