November 20, 2025

Importers Left with Uncertainty After US-China Trade Truce

Dylan Moroses, Law360

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U.S. importers welcome the latest trade truce with China.

James Kevin Wholey was quoted in a Law360 article regarding the trade truce between the U.S. and China. While China has lifted its embargo on key mineral exports, Wholey noted the change comes with reports of Chinese export end-user restrictions that include a prohibition on dual-use items for military use and could expand to include a validated end-user type program, facilitating quicker exports to nonmilitary firms.

The full article, “Importers Left with Uncertainty After US-China Trade Truce,” can be read on the Law360 website. Subscription may be required.

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