ICYMI: Trump Says China ‘Not Easy’ Amid Trade Talks

<p>Trade talks between the US and China will continue into a second day, according to a US official, as the two sides look to ease tensions over shipments of technology and rare earth elements.<br /><br />Representatives for both nations ended their first day of negotiations in London after more than six hours at Lancaster House, a 19th century mansion near Buckingham Palace. The talks concluded around 8 p.m. London time and will resume Tuesday in the British capital, the official said.<br />&ldquo;We are doing well with China. China&rsquo;s not easy,&rdquo; Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m only getting good reports.&rdquo;<br /><br />Gracelin Baskaran, Director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies discusses the importance of rare earth materials to American defense and economic initiatives.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>