US not getting enough critical minerals from China, trade official says

The United States is not securing adequate critical mineral exports from China, stated US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday. Greer testified before the Senate Finance Committee amidst preparations for a high-level economic meeting between top American and Chinese officials, ahead of President Xi Jinping's anticipated visit to the White House. While acknowledging a flow of critical minerals from China, Greer emphasized that the volume and pace are insufficient. "It’s not as much as we would want. It’s not at the pace we would want, but we are getting them," he told the committee. Greer also confirmed that the administration is engaged in regular discussions with Chinese officials at various levels to expedite export applications, asserting that the U.S. possesses "substantial leverage" to ensure compliance. He noted that the U.S. has various trade tools, some active and some suspended, that can be employed to enforce adherence to agreements. However, Greer stressed that the primary strategy involves accelerating domestic production to lessen American reliance on China for these essential resources.

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We are getting a flow of critical minerals from China. It’s not as much as we would want. It’s not at the pace we would want, but we are getting them.