With Ukraine mineral deal, the U.S. continues efforts to bolster its own supply — and lessen dependence on China

Feb 26, 2025
Ukraine would get U.S. support for security guarantees. For its part, the U.S. could weaken its own dependence on China for technologically-necessary materials.
A new mineral deal would give the U.S. proceeds from minerals in exchange for support for Ukraine.
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