Why does Trump want access to Ukraine's rich mineral deposit?

Ukraine holds an estimated 500,000 metric tonnes of lithium reserves and vast deposits of rare earth elements, titanium, and nickel, crucial for high-tech industries. With China controlling over 60 per cent of global rare earth processing, the Trump administration is pushing for US access to these resources to reduce dependence on Beijing read more US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet at Trump Tower in New York City, US, September 27, 2024. File Image/Reuters The United States and Ukraine have agreed to the terms of a draft minerals deal that could significantly shape Kyiv's economic future while…