Ukraine mineral deal aims to reduce U.S. reliance on China

President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington on Friday to sign a deal for developing Ukraine's critical mineral resources. This agreement aims to reduce U.S. reliance on China for essential materials. The deal includes sharing revenue from Ukraine's resources, but Zelensky has rejected the idea of debt repayment for U.S. aid. Experts caution that Ukraine's resource potential may be limited due to outdated geological data, damaged infrastructure, and security concerns from ongoing conflict. While the U.S. seeks to diversify its mineral supply chains, challenges remain. Experts believe it may take years for Ukraine to become a significant player in the global market, if it can at all.