The president said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping still need to sign off on a preliminary deal, even though he called it "done."

Beijing has gained time to build up its own strengths by drawing out negotiations with the United States, using its chokehold over critical minerals.

Bloomberg reporters unpack the latest round of high-stakes trade talks between the US and China, exploring why Beijing may still have the upper hand. They answer your questions on what's next in the "done" deal.