World Nov 06 WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts Central Asian leaders as U.S. seeks to circumvent China on rare earth metals By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
World Oct 10 Trump threatens more tariffs after China restricts key exports President Donald Trump said Friday that “there seems to be no reason” to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as part of an upcoming trip to South Korea and threatened additional tariffs after China restricted exports of rare earths needed… By Josh Boak, Didi Tang, Associated Press
World Jun 12 How critical minerals give China an edge in trade negotiations with U.S. U.S. President Donald Trump wants China to lift restrictions on exporting rare earths and other critical minerals that Beijing imposed as part of a yearslong trade war. By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press
World May 21 World’s supply of clean energy minerals is concentrated in fewer countries, report says The world's sources of critical minerals are increasingly concentrated in just a few countries, most notably China, leaving the global economy vulnerable to supply cutoffs that could disrupt industry and hit consumers with higher prices, a report said Wednesday. By David McHugh, Alexa St. John, Associated Press
Politics May 01 What’s in the minerals deal Ukraine signed with the United States? After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure long-term support for its defense against Russia. By Samya Kullab, Associated Press
Apr 30 Ukraine signs economic deal with U.S. after pressure from Trump for continued aid By Samya Kullab, Hanna Arhirova, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The two sides offered only barebone details about the structure of the deal, but it is expected to give the U.S. access to its valuable rare minerals in the hopes of ensuring continued American support for Kyiv in its grinding war with Russia. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 7:37 China cuts exports of vital rare earth minerals as trade war with U.S. intensifies By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn China’s leader is touring Southeast Asia and portraying Beijing as the anchor of world economic stability. Xi Jinping’s efforts come after the U.S. levied a blanket 10 percent tariff on goods coming in and steeper rates on China. Beijing is… Continue watching
Mar 04 Zelenskyy suggests Ukraine didn’t receive direct notification that U.S. had paused military aid By Samya Kullab, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also said Ukraine is ready to sign a lucrative deal on rare-earth minerals and security with Washington. Continue reading
Feb 28 Trump’s talks with Zelenskyy cut short after Oval Office confrontation By Justin Spike, Will Weissert, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump shouted at Ukraine's leader on Friday during an extraordinary meeting in the Oval Office, berating President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for “gambling with millions of lives” and suggesting his actions could trigger World War III. Continue reading
Feb 26 Trump announces Zelenskyy visit to sign deal on Ukraine’s minerals By Aamer Madhani, Hanna Arhirova, Justin Spike, Associated Press President Donald Trump said that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday. Continue reading