🌐 Trump & Xi Seal “Geneva 2.0” Trade Truce? Rare Earths, Tariffs & Global Drama! 🔥

TL;DR:U.S. and China just agreed in London on a new framework to revive the Geneva trade truce made in Geneva last month 😮‍💨. It keeps tariffs, speeds up rare-earth exports, and allows Chinese students in U.S. — all pending final sign-off by Trump and Xi 🤝. But experts warn this is a fragile fix, with deep distrust, tight export-control turf, and no clear path to a full deal. #TradeWar #RareEarths #Diplomacy

🔥 Big Picture

After months of tit‑for‑tat tariffs—peaking at ~145% U.S. on Chinese goods and ~125% China on U.S. goods—negotiators say a truce is back on 🌐. Talks in Geneva paused tariff escalation; London now aims to implement it #GenevaDeal #LondonTalks.

🚎 What’s In the Agreement?

• No rollback on tariffs yet — they stay at current levels (30% U.S., 10% China) for now #tarifftruce .

• Rare‑earth minerals (key for autos, defense, semis) to be shipped fast by China, addressing a critical U.S. supply need 🚗⚙️ #RareEarths.

• Chinese students back in U.S. campuses — Trump says it’s “always been good with me” 🎓 #Education #SoftPower.

📅 Timeline Recap

Date	Event
Feb 1–Mar 4, 2025	U.S. slaps 10–20%, then 145% tariffs; China retaliates with up to 125% tariffs and rare‑earth export curbs. #TradeEscalation
May 12–14, 2025	Geneva deal: U.S. tariffs cut to 30%, China’s to 10% for 90 days. #GenevaTruce
Jun 9–10, 2025	London talks in Lancaster House: plan to implement Geneva terms, pending approval. #LondonFramework

🤔 Why It Matters

• Supply chains: Rare‑earth access critical for EVs, defense tech, chips 🚗🛡️ #TechStock

• Economic relief: A truce may calm stock markets—FTSE 100 hovered near record, futures mixed #MarketWatch.

• Diplomatic spotlight: U.S. seems unprepared for China’s leverage, while global partners crave stability #Geopolitics.

⚠️ Risks & Warnings

• Mistrust is deep — both sides accuse each other of cheating, e.g., export‑license delays #Skepticism .

• Pending sign‑off — final thumbs‑up needed from Trump and Xi, no timeline yet. Could still fall apart.

• Strategic inconsistency: Critics say Trump’s approach lacked coherent strategy and allied support #WeakDiplomacy.

✊ MediaFx POV

From a working‑class & leftist lens, this deal is a tactical pause to relieve immediate pain—not a solution. The real issues—like global supply‑chain justice, workers’ rights, and global equality—remain untouched. The rare‑earth mineral race is a proxy for geo‑imperial capitalism, not a fair trade consequence. We call for a multilateral, people-centric trade system that prioritizes workers and the planet over profit 👷‍♀️🌍.

What do YOU think? Drop your thoughts below — should India push for equitable trade or beware being caught in the middle? Let's talk 👇

#TradeTruce #GeoPolitics #LaborSolidarity #ClimateJustice #PeaceThroughEquality