In a potential breakthrough, the US and China have established a framework to resolve their long-standing trade disputes following discussions in London. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced the agreement, pending presidential approval, expressing optimism about resolving issues like rare earth exports.

Protests outside a federal detention centre in Los Angeles turned tense as law enforcement agencies, including the California National Guard and Department of Homeland Security, fired non-lethal tear gas outside the facility to disperse protesters.

The US Commerce Secretary said the deal should result in some restrictions being resolved. 

​The US Commerce Secretary said the deal should result in some restrictions being resolved.