Why the Trump Administration May Want Ukraine's Minerals

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : Electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar photovoltaic panels and other clean energy technology require the rare earths for components such as magnets and batteries; broadly, renewable energy and decarbonization are placing high demand on minerals across the globe.
48% : So if Trump is against this trend, why go after these minerals? The quick answer could be they're used in a lot of other things, too.
47% : Still, the data on Ukraine's geology is incomplete, according to Tom Moerenhout, adjunct associate professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.

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