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US, Ukraine agree on rare earth minerals trade deal

May 1, 2025 | Government, International, White House

The United States and Ukraine have finalized an agreement concerning rare earth minerals. President Trump demanded access to Ukraine’s mineral reserves as a precondition for continued US military and financial aid. He emphasized the financial imbalance between the US and Europe regarding Ukraine’s support.

After negotiations, the agreement grants the US first claim on profits from Ukraine’s rare earth transactions. Trump underscored the importance of this deal, saying the US provides substantial aid and equipment, while expecting reciprocal security assurance from Ukraine’s mineral resources.

Tags #Government, #International, #WhiteHouse

Lucem News Editor’s Opinion: Looks like the Biden administration just turned Ukraine into our newest strip mine—because nothing says “supporting democracy” like swapping tanks for titanium.

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