Bessent: US Must Control Its Own Destiny, No Choke Points in Supply Chains

The United States is pledging to secure critical supply chains—from rare earths to shipbuilding—to counter China, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Meanwhile, Washington’s top trade negotiator says the Trump–Xi meeting didn’t solve everything but calls it a good start.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is in Asia, meeting with his counterparts from America’s biggest threat—China—as well as with allies.

Hegseth said, “We don’t seek confrontation, but of course we’re ready to protect our interests—individually and mutually.”

Japan’s new prime minister faced off with Chinese leader Xi Jinping—while strengthening ties with the United States. She raised concerns over rare earths, human rights, and the safety of Japanese citizens in China.

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US Pledges to Secure Critical Supply Chains
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China Delays Parts of Rare Earth Export Controls on US
Former Army Sergeant Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
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Nvidia Hopes to Sell Blackwell AI Chips in China
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