Donald Trump has been determined to sign a rare earth metals deal with Ukraine that envisages granting Washington access to Kiev’s rare minerals, which are used in high-tech industries. However, that is just the start of the ever-tightening US grip.

Donald Trump has been determined to sign a rare earth metals deal with Ukraine that envisages granting Washington access to Kiev’s rare minerals, which are used in high-tech industries. However, that is just the start of the ever-tightening US grip.