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Trump Proposes Rare Earth Minerals Deal With Ukraine in Exchange for US Aid

US President Donald Trump announced on February 3 that he is seeking to negotiate an agreement with Ukraine, under which Kyiv would supply the United States with rare earth minerals in exchange for American aid. The statement came during an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office, according to the AFP News Agency.
#BREAKING Trump says seeking exchange of Ukraine rare earths for US aid pic.twitter.com/h1ItWvf6Kp
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 3, 2025
“We’re looking to do a deal with Ukraine, where they’re going to secure what we’re giving them with their rare earths and other things,” Trump said.
Previously, US President Donald Trump stated that his administration is engaged in discussions with Ukraine, Russia, and other parties.