Zelensky offers Ukraine's rare earth minerals to Trump

What are the rare earths Trump has his eye on?
With obscure names like lutetium and dysprosium, rare earths are used in everything from iPhones and magnetic resonance imaging machines to missile guidance systems. More recently, demand has been propelled by the green tech that is helping to cut carbon emissions.
Why Trump wants Ukraine’s rare earths
China, with whom Trump has threatened a trade war, is the world's largest producer of rare earths and many other critical minerals. Both the U.S and Europe have sought to reduce their dependence on Beijing.
Trump says Ukraine has ‘essentially agreed’ to allow the US access to $500B in rare earth minerals
I told them that I want the equivalent of like $500 billion worth of rare earth [minerals], and they’ve essentially agreed to do that,” Trump said.
Trump demands $500B in rare earths from Ukraine for continued support
American support for Ukraine has a price tag: $500B worth of mineral riches, said U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump says he wants Ukraine to supply US with rare earths
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he wants Ukraine to supply the United States with rare earth minerals as a form of payment for financially supporting the country's war efforts against Russia.
Zelensky says he’s open to Trump’s rare earth request: ‘Let’s do a deal’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled a willingness Friday to work with President Trump to supply the U.S. with rare earth elements in exchange for continued military aid in his war against Russia.
Trump will continue funding Ukraine – but wants something rare in return
Shevchenko in Donetsk, south-eastern Ukraine, may at first glance seem like another rural town destined to fall into Russian hands.
Trump says he wants Ukraine’s rare earth elements as a condition of further support
President Donald Trump on Monday indicated that he wants to reach an agreement with Ukraine to gain access to the country’s rare earth elements as a condition for continuing U.S. support for its war against Russia.
Trump wants ‘guarantee’ that US will get Ukraine’s rare earth minerals in exchange for aid
Ukraine is one of the largest rare earth mineral suppliers in the world, with the largest titanium reserves in Europe.
Factbox-What are Ukraine's rare earths and why does Trump want them?
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told Reuters he is ready to do a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump that includes U.S. involvement in developing Ukraine's huge deposits of rare earths and other critical minerals.
Zelensky offers Ukraine’s rare earth minerals to Trump for support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a strategic mineral partnership with U.S. President Donald Trump, offering access to Ukraine’s rare earths and critical minerals. In return, Zelensky seeks continued financial and military support from Washington.
What are Ukraine's rare earths and why does Trump want them?
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