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The allegations add another point of tension between the U.S. and China ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Beijing in May.

A signed deal would bring to an end talks between President Donald Trump’s team and the Taiwanese government that have dragged on for months. Much remains uncertain about the benefits.

China is home to more than 90% of global rare earths and permanent magnets refining capacity, compared with just 4% for second-place Malaysia, according to the International Energy Agency.

The tariff hikes, expected for imports including cars, textiles and plastics, aim to shelter domestic manufacturers from Chinese competition, according to people briefed on the matter.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Mexico has proposed matching Washington’s tariffs on China and urged Canada to do the same.

Panama is weighing whether to cancel its contract with the Hong Kong-based company that operates ports near the Panama Canal, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

The office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Sept. 13 formally approved tariff increases on billions of dollars in Chinese goods, paving the way for them to go into effect in two weeks.

The Biden administration is keeping an eye on attempts by Chinese companies to export cars from Mexico into the United States.

U.S. restrictions on exports “are at the red-hot center of how we best protect our democracies” because they cut off supply of crucial technologies to countries that threaten American national security, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said.

A bipartisan group of the top senators on the committee that deals with trade blasted President Joe Biden’s chief negotiator for failure to adequately consult with lawmakers regarding the administration’s positions.