Trade row: Trump says he could ‘destroy China’; hints at 200% tariffs on rare earths

US President Donald Trump asserted that the U.S. has significant leverage over China in the ongoing trade dispute, claiming he could “destroy” the Chinese economy if he chose to use it. Amidst escalating tariffs and a recent agreement to extend a trade truce, Trump hinted at imposing 200% tariffs on rare earths and mentioned a potential trip to China following discussions with President Xi Jinping.

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