Washington, D.C., June 13, 2025 — Nestpoint Managing Director Tim Phillips appeared on Newsmax to discuss the strategic significance of the recent U.S.-China trade agreement, emphasizing its critical importance to American economic and national security interests.

Phillips highlighted the central element of the agreement—the reduced tariffs and continued access to China's rare earth minerals, vital components for powering approximately $7 trillion worth of American goods annually. These minerals are essential in the production of consumer electronics, automobiles, and advanced military equipment.

"It's vital that we continue having access to China's rare earth minerals," Phillips noted, acknowledging that U.S. self-reliance in these resources remains a few years away. He praised the administration’s strategic negotiation tactics, such as the threat of visa withdrawals for over 200,000 Chinese students and the potential for significantly higher tariffs, describing these measures as instrumental leverage points in securing a favorable deal.

Phillips further stated, "This is a difficult negotiation, but it's time we finally confronted China, and the administration is doing the right thing by taking these bold steps."

The discussion also touched upon broader economic achievements under the current administration, noting the positive trends in inflation and wage growth. Phillips and other panelists underscored the declining cost of living for everyday Americans, pointing to lower gasoline prices and stabilized inflation rates as evidence of effective policy correction from prior economic missteps.

This appearance highlights Nestpoint's ongoing commitment to strategic clarity and effective policy influence in complex international negotiations and economic policy.

The full segment originally aired on Newsmax and can be viewed here.

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