China Extends Rare Earth Export Curbs Pause in Truce With United States

China and the United States have formalized a two-month extension to their bilateral trade truce, continuing the suspension of critical mineral curbs through January 10, 2027. Beijing deferred export restrictions on rare earths and related technology that were due to lapse on November 10, 2026. The accord also maintains suspensions on select reciprocal tariffs and maritime port fees affecting Asian-Gulf shipping lanes.

Published November 10, 2026 Source: The National

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Jurisdiction: China
Publication date: November 10, 2026
Effective date: November 10, 2026
Stage: Amendment
Official source: www.thenationalnews.com

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China and the United States have formalized a two-month extension to their bilateral trade truce, maintaining the suspension of critical minerals restrictions through January 10, 2027, according to The National.

Under the agreement, China deferred the re-imposition of export controls on essential rare earths and related technology, which were previously set to lapse on November 10, 2026.

Beijing will also keep a 24 percent reciprocal tariff on select US imports suspended while retaining a 10 percent base duty. Additionally, the truce continues a suspension on special port fees levied on US-linked maritime shipping vessels, easing supply chain volatility along major Asian-Gulf trade routes.

The development comes ahead of planned bilateral discussions between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.