– The US government is taking a closer look at mainland China’s performance versus its trade commitments ahead of a summit between mainland Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump next week. Shipments of rare earths have improved but at a slower rate than other markets’ imports from mainland China. S&P Global Market Intelligence also assesses the political changes after the recent US midterm elections and does not expect to see a change in the ongoing pressure on the US’ Asian trade partners.
– Heading into the late peak season, there has been...