US presses China to fulfil 2025 trade deal commitments immediately

Senior officials of President Donald Trump's administration have demanded that China fulfil its commitments under the trade deal reached between the two countries in 2025 "fully and immediately." This includes commitments on rare earths and other critical minerals.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held video talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday.

Greer stressed the importance of China taking firm steps to fully implement its past commitments on agricultural purchases, rare earths and other critical minerals, a statement from his office said.

The 2025 deal between the world's two largest economies is seen as a major turning point in bilateral trade relations.