Trump Revives Key Deal

Washington, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump is set to finalize a powerful new critical minerals agreement with Ukraine, reinforcing his “America First” vision and boosting U.S. energy independence in a world increasingly reliant on rare earth resources.

During a high-level Oval Office meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, President Trump confirmed that the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal is back on track after brief delays.

“We have a minerals deal. It’s a big one. I expect it’ll be signed very soon,” Trump said. “Probably next Thursday.”

According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the agreement — expected to run over 80 pages — will build on a previously signed memorandum of understanding, shifting now into a full trade pact.

“It’s largely what was already agreed to. We’re finalizing the details and aiming for April 26,” Bessent noted.

What’s in the Deal? Strategic U.S. Access to Ukraine’s Rare Earth Supply

The pending deal will grant the United States access to Ukraine’s critical mineral reserves, including rare earth elements essential for everything from national defense to clean energy technologies. These materials are vital for missile guidance systems, electric vehicle batteries, telecom infrastructure, and semiconductors.

In exchange, Ukraine would receive structured support from Washington — but only under conditions that align with President Trump’s strong peace-first, aid-second approach to foreign policy.

Last month, President Trump paused U.S. aid to Ukraine after a contentious meeting with Zelensky, citing Ukraine’s lack of commitment to ending its war with Russia.

“I told him straight — we want peace, not endless conflict,” Trump said at the time.

Executive Orders Strengthen U.S. Position on Energy and Trade

In a strategic move to protect American workers and reduce reliance on foreign adversaries, Trump recently signed a sweeping executive order to expand domestic critical mineral mining and production.

This week, he followed up with executive actions that pave the way for new tariffs on foreign-sourced rare earths — targeting nations like China and Russia that dominate global mineral supply chains.

“We want to bring this production home. American soil. American jobs,” Trump declared.

High Stakes with Russia: Trump Signals Tariffs if Ceasefire is Ignored

As part of ongoing negotiations, President Trump has also issued a firm warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin: respond to the proposed ceasefire — or face tough economic consequences.

“We’ll see what happens very soon,” Trump said. “But we want the killing to stop. Peace is the goal.”

🔍 Key Takeaways for American Readers:

• 🇺🇸 Trump is reasserting U.S. global leadership through strong trade deals.
• 🧱 The Ukraine minerals pact protects American industries and military readiness.
• ⚒️ New executive orders will bring jobs back to American miners and manufacturers.
• 💥 Trump’s pressure on Russia signals real leadership on the world stage.