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White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes sought clarification on the timeline, prompting the President to suggest that a trade deal could be finalized "pretty soon," emphasizing that there are "not too many major stumbling blocks." Trump highlighted key areas of progress, including easing restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals—vital for building batteries and advanced technologies—as well as efforts to curtail the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., a critical concern given its impact on American public health. Additionally, China plans to purchase more American soybeans, supporting U.S. farmers who've been waiting for export earnings.