Tensions between the U.S. and China escalated in the weeks leading up to a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping . In response to recent U.S. restrictions, China plans to expand permitting requirements on rare earth products . Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on Chinese goods. Such is the game between the world’s two largest economies, with both sides seeking an upper hand in the highly-watched trade negotiations.

Here's a look at how it unfolded over the past month.

Sept. 19:

Trump and Xi have a phone call , and Trump announces plans for leaders to meet in South Korea toward the end of October. Trump posts on Truth Social: “I just completed a very productive call with President Xi of China. The call was a very good one.” C

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