Trump Says Rare Earth Export Issue Resolved Following Call With Xi

The president said the Chinese leader extended an invitation for him to visit China.

President Donald Trump arrives to deliver a speech at the U.S. Steel Corporation – Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pa., on May 30, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump confirmed on Truth Social that he spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the morning of June 5, announcing that the issue of China’s export restrictions on rare earths has been resolved.

Trump described the conversation as “very good,” noting that the two leaders discussed “some of the intricacies” of the trade deal reached in Geneva in May.