John Ruich

Beijing and Washington are locked in a standoff after China unveiled strict new export controls on rare earth minerals last week, and Trump said he would retaliate with a new 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting in November.

A Chinese Commerce Ministry statement blamed the U.S.

for the friction, saying the Trump administration has adopted a string of measures recently that have hurt China's interests and undermined the atmosphere for consultations.

Despite that, though, it says there were working-level talks between the two sides, but it warned that the U.S.

cannot demand talks while threatening China with new restrictive measures.

John Ruich, NPR News, Beijing.

China's Commerce Ministry announced the new rules which expand restrictions related to rare earth exports.

It's potentially a big deal because China is the source of more than 90 percent of global rare earths.

Export controls that the government adopted in April caused shortages around the world and a scramble to cut deals.

Rare earths and magnets made from them are crucial to the production of everything from smartphones to advanced fighter jets.

And China's restrictions have become a core issue in trade talks with the U.S.,

The Commerce Ministry says it's restricting the export of technology related to rare earth mining and processing effective immediately.

And it says no licenses will be issued for applications involving foreign military end users.

John Ruich, NPR News, Beijing.

In total, 117 drones were used in the operation.

In total, 117 drones were used in the operation.

In total, 117 drones were used in the operation.

So the group that was attacked is the local chapter of what's known as Run for Their Lives. These are groups that walk weekly to keep the attention on the hostages. And in Boulder, they walk up a pedestrian mall and stop at the courthouse to sing and to recite names.

So the group that was attacked is the local chapter of what's known as Run for Their Lives. These are groups that walk weekly to keep the attention on the hostages. And in Boulder, they walk up a pedestrian mall and stop at the courthouse to sing and to recite names.

So the group that was attacked is the local chapter of what's known as Run for Their Lives. These are groups that walk weekly to keep the attention on the hostages. And in Boulder, they walk up a pedestrian mall and stop at the courthouse to sing and to recite names.