The American military’s dependence on Chinese sources gives Beijing leverage in the lead-up to Trump’s trip, sources say
Sources told the South China Morning Post, on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the issue, that Washington had only around two months of rare earths inventory, and the supplies would dominate talks when Trump sat down with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Beijing also appeared less eager for a deal than Washington, they added.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
