Trump Makes 3 Trade Requests to China US, Australia Sign Rare-Earth Minerals Deal Cambodia Fraud Ring Crumbles, Founder From China’s Fujian Xi Jinping Outlines 5-Year Plan at Key Meeting Pressure Builds as China Avoids Normal Economy Trust Issues

Reaching Out to the West Mongolia’s economy centers on coal mining, but the nation also has rare mineral resources. Given the growing importance of rare-earth minerals, Mongolia is currently engaging with the United States to discuss cooperation.

China’s Near-Total Control Over Rare Earth Processing In fact, when it comes to accessing rare earth minerals and refining capacity, China is the global leader and is playing hardball with the United States.

earth minerals, such as yttrium and europium.

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a rare earth minerals agreement on Monday, aimed at reducing their dependence on China.

Another Trump: US to Take Greenland 'One Way or the Other' State-Backed Human Trafficking for Organs: Chat History US Carrier Patrols in Waters Claimed by Beijing Taiwan's $40 Billion Defense Budget Stalled Australia Builds $801M Reserve for Rare-Earth

Ultimately, Trump believes these efforts will yield vast supplies of rare earths and critical minerals.

Currently, the Oklahoma miner controls rights to the Round Top Mountain rare earth and critical minerals deposit in West Texas, which holds significant deposits of heavy rare earths, such as dysprosium and terbium, as well as gallium, beryllium, lithium

He said less than 20 percent of Ukraine’s mineral resources, including about half its rare earth deposits, were under Russian occupation.

He emphasized the importance of rare earth minerals—especially magnets—and noted that the United States now has a deal with China to secure the supply of these critical minerals.

The U.S. military is investing in rare earth mining, taking a 15 percent stake in miner MP Materials. The company plans to mine rare earth minerals for high-tech magnets in California. NTD spoke with a mining industry expert for further insight.

The agreement aims to ease export bans on rare earth minerals and advanced semiconductors—issues that had reignited tensions.

minerals.

At the same time, they have worked hard to make themselves indispensable to the rest of the world through their near-monopoly over rare earth minerals and their formidable industrial capacity.

Beijing started taxing exports of rare earth minerals the following year. Twenty years later, the United States is beholden to Chinese minerals.

It also extracts zircon and other rare earth minerals, which are critical components in the manufacture of clean energy and high-end technology solutions.

China controls the supply of 17 rare earth minerals, vital to many industries, including electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and defense technologies.

With a three-day Russia–Ukraine cease-fire coming up next week, coupled with a new rare earth minerals deal, is an end to the war in sight? Foreign affairs analyst Harley Lippman shares his insights.

rare earth output.

GE Vernova is working with the U.S. government to bolster domestic stockpiles of yttrium, a critical rare earth mineral facing severe global shortages following China’s export restrictions, according to CEO Scott Strazik.

In his interview with Fox News, Bessent cited negotiations with the Chinese regime in October 2025 over tariffs and rare earth minerals.

Although Trump previously said he wanted to use Ukraine’s rare earth minerals to repay the United States, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the agreement does not include repayment for aid already received.

A rare earth minerals deal between the United States and China could be finalized by Thanksgiving. When asked what the United States would do if China didn’t honor that deal, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had an answer.

The committee also encouraged creating a critical minerals tax credit, supporting low-cost loans for critical minerals projects, and developing an American rare earths workforce.

On Oct. 9, China announced stricter export restrictions for rare earth minerals, requiring approval to export products that contain more than 0.1 percent of the elements.

On Oct. 9, the Chinese regime announced sweeping restrictions on rare earth minerals sourced from China that were broadly considered to have a disruptive effect on global trade.

U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in London amid a rare earth minerals standoff. After a Trump-Xi call, Beijing vows to resume shipments, but Washington says it’s too slow. Can the talks save the 90-day tariff truce?

Kevin Rudd said at a forum that Australia could be a “great power” in critical minerals and rare earths.

The United States and Ukraine are set to sign a deal for Ukraine's rare earth minerals on Friday. But Washington and Kyiv are sharing slightly different perspectives on its status.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the United States in a new post on X, saying he’s ready to work quickly for peace and sign the rare earth minerals deal at any time.