America Strikes Back at China with a Shovel, Not a Sword
The United States just signed a minerals deal with Ukraine that could change the balance of power, not on the battlefield, but in the boardroom. While this agreement won’t send U.S. troops to defend Ukraine, it could help liberate America from a different kind of threat: dependence on China for critical minerals.
The Deal at a Glance
Ukraine, sitting on a treasure trove of resources: lithium, titanium, graphite, and rare earths, has agreed to share half the revenues from these state-owned minerals into a joint investment fund with the United States. In return, the U.S. gets priority access to these vital materials and a stake in rebuilding Ukraine’s economy.
No soldiers, no weapons, no NATO entanglements just a strategic economic alliance.
Why It Matters
Right now, the U.S. relies heavily on China for materials essential to our national defense and tech industries. That’s a vulnerability no serious country can afford. This deal helps us:
- Break Beijing’s chokehold on rare earth supplies.
- Reinforce American manufacturing in defense, energy, and electronics.
- Support a sovereign ally** without expanding our military footprint.
It’s a win-win for liberty-minded Americans who want strong borders and strong supply chains.
What It Doesn’t Do
Let’s be clear: this isn’t a military pact. There are no U.S. troops heading to Ukraine, and this deal doesn’t promise any security guarantees. Ukraine still stands alone against Russia, at least militarily.
But that’s part of what makes this deal smart. It respects American restraint, avoids foreign entanglements, and strengthens our position against both Russia and China...without firing a shot.
In the end...
This is how you build national resilience: through smart, sovereign, strategic alliances. Ukraine gets rebuilding capital. America gets resource independence. And we don’t have to sacrifice American lives or values to do it.
If you care about liberty, energy independence, and getting out from under China’s thumb, this is a deal worth watching.