President Trump has announced a reduction in tariffs on China after President Xi committed to tougher fentanyl enforcement and a pause on rare-earth exports. Despite the move, North Carolina’s imports of rare-earth metals from China have surged, reflecting ongoing supply chain concerns. Meanwhile, the North Carolina Supreme Court has stayed Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s lawsuit against DuPont and Chemours as the redistricting lawsuit continues to move through the courts. Senators Ted Budd and David Rouzer are urging the Trump administration to protect North Carolina’s tobacco farmers from new trade-related disruptions.