In a statement on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his desire for Ukraine to provide rare earth minerals to the United States as a form of repayment for American financial support in the country’s war efforts against Russia. Trump emphasized the need for “equalization” from Ukraine and mentioned plans to secure a deal involving rare earths and other resources. The U.S. Geological Survey recognizes the importance of critical minerals, including rare earths, in the economy and national defense, with Ukraine possessing significant deposits of uranium, lithium, and titanium.
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