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Episode 132: US-DRC Rare Earth Deal: President Trump Challenges China’s Dominance in Africa

Episode Summary

The US is negotiating a rare earth deal with the DRC. Since the trade war with China has restricted US access to China’s rare earth supply, the US is exploring alternative sources for these vital minerals. The Ukraine rare earth deal has so far not materialized and President Trump has now tasked his Senior Africa Advisor, Massad Boulos, to close the deal with DRC.

Episode Notes

The US is negotiating a rare earth deal with the DRC. Since the trade war with China has restricted US access to China’s rare earth supply, the US is exploring alternative sources for these vital minerals. The Ukraine rare earth deal has so far not materialized and President Trump has now tasked his Senior Africa Advisor, Massad Boulos, to close the deal with DRC.

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