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Mizuho warns Trump- Xi summit may yield little but tech tensions remain the real risk

By CNBC International TV May 12, 2026 Bearish
Mizuho warns Trump- Xi summit may yield little but tech tensions remain the real risk
Mizuho Securities' Sean Darby says Chinese restrictions on rare earth access remain a key pressure point for U.S. tech sector, potentially eroding the strong margins many have recently enjoyed. He also expects the yuan to strengthen modestly after a Trump-Xi summit, helped by improving export quality and China's push to diversify trade beyond the US.
Mizuho Securities' Sean Darby says Chinese restrictions on rare earth access remain a key pressure point for U.S. tech sector, potentially eroding the strong margins many have recently enjoyed. He also expects the yuan to strengthen modestly after a Trump-Xi summit, helped by improving export quality and China's push to diversify trade beyond the US.