Trump-Xi makes semiconductors bargaining chips

- Trump and Xi are negotiating technology and mineral access with semiconductors and rare earths flagged as central flashpoints in summit discussions. (cnbc.com) - Coverage highlights both market access for U.S. tech firms and strategic concerns like the Pentagon's effort to cut Chinese rare‑earth dependence before a 2027 ban. (economictimes.indiatimes.com) (oilprice.com) - Negotiations expand procurement risk beyond chips to upstream minerals and trade leverage, altering how buyers assess supply assurance. (cnbc.com)