Behind the Scenes of Trump’s Mining Deal with Ukraine

DIDPress: In today’s world, where technology, energy, and national security increasingly rely on rare earth metals, China holds a quiet yet decisive power, controlling over 90 percent of global production of these elements. These metals are critical to advanced industries such as electric vehicle manufacturing, military equipment, and semiconductors.

The West’s heavy dependence on China in this sector, particularly after China’s 2010 export restrictions to Japan, has become a pressing security concern.

In response to this geopolitical threat, the United States has recently signed a pivotal agreement with Ukraine aimed at establishing an alternative supply chain for rare earth metals in the heart of Europe.