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US and Ukraine Seal Minerals Pact: First Step in Strategic Resource Alliance

The U.S. and Ukraine took a major step toward a landmark minerals partnership Thursday, signing a Memorandum of Intent that sets the stage for a broader economic agreement and an Investment Fund for Ukraine’s Reconstruction. The deal, championed by President Donald Trump, could grant the U.S. privileged access to Ukraine’s critical minerals and natural resources—a move Trump framed as compensation for […]

US-Ukraine Mineral Talks Begin Friday as Trump Seeks Deal to Offset Military Aid Costs

Technical talks between the U.S. and Ukraine on a strategic minerals agreement will begin Friday in Washington, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna confirmed Thursday, emphasizing the deal won’t compromise Kyiv’s existing financial commitments to the EU or IMF. Key Details:⚒️ Deal Scope: Trump seeks privileged access to Ukraine’s critical minerals (e.g., lithium, titanium) as […]

Trump Sows Doubt on Nippon Steel’s $14B U.S. Steel Deal: ‘Tariffs Make It Unnecessary’

President Trump escalated his opposition to Nippon Steel’s takeover of U.S. Steel on Thursday, suggesting his tariff policies have made the $14 billion deal redundant—a stance that contradicts his administration’s recent moves to reconsider the transaction. Key Developments:🗣️ Trump’s Stance: “U.S. Steel will do very well thanks to tariffs—why do they even need a deal?” […]

Trump Contradicts Own Administration, Opposes Nippon Steel’s $14B U.S. Steel Takeover

President Trump publicly opposed Nippon Steel’s $14 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel on Wednesday, contradicting his administration’s recent move to re-review the deal and throwing the high-profile transaction into fresh uncertainty. Key Developments:🗣️ Trump’s Stance: “We don’t want [U.S. Steel] to go to Japan—we love Japan, but we’re working with them.” 📉 Market Reaction: U.S. […]

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