Tensions between the U.S. and China escalated in the weeks leading up to
a possible meeting between U.S. President
Donald Trump and Chinese President
Xi Jinping. In response to recent U.S. restrictions, China plans to expand permitting requirements on
rare earth products. Trump has threatened
a 100% tariff on Chinese goods. Such is the game between the world’s two largest economies, with both sides seeking an upper hand in the highly-watched trade negotiations.
Here’s a look at
how it unfolded over the past month.