December 5, 08:25 AM • 11957 viewsDecember 4, 02:10 PM • 25413 viewsAccording to Scott Bessent, the agreement with Ukraine signals to Russia the US commitment to the peace process. No state or individual who has financed the Russian war machine will be allowed to benefit from the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Trump said that he did not want a complicated deal with Ukraine due to a lack of money. According to him, the presence of the US in the development of minerals will keep "bad players" away.
The US Treasury Secretary has stated his readiness to sign a mineral agreement with Ukraine. According to Bessent, "last-minute" changes were made to the agreement.
Gold prices fell 0. 8% to $3314.65 an ounce on Tuesday, amid easing trade tensions. Investors are awaiting data from the US to assess Federal Reserve policy.
Oil prices rose due to US-China trade talks and a possible increase in OPEC+ supply. Brent rose to $67.08, WTI to $63.26 per barrel.
Trump's trade policy is destabilizing the global economy. His statements on deals and tariffs are contradictory, and negotiations with China are in question, which causes uncertainty and risks of recession.
U. S. officials are trying to prevent the International Energy Agency from providing data on renewable energy. This has caused irritation among European officials.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an agreement with South Korea could be reached as early as next week. Both sides are seeking to reach an agreement before the beginning of July.
The US Secretary of the Treasury emphasized the importance of economic partnership with Ukraine and the need for a quick completion of negotiations. He emphasized support for the sovereignty of Ukraine.
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Oil prices rise after falling as investors weigh OPEC+ output increase and signals on tariffs from the White House. The US and Iran are holding talks on the nuclear program.
European stocks recovered after Trump's statements about the head of the Federal Reserve and a possible reduction in duties for China. The STOXX 600 index rose by 1.7% amid corporate reports.
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The mineral agreement does not provide for the recognition of Ukraine's debt or the return of US aid. The structure should be mutually beneficial, where both countries will earn from investments.
A new round of negotiations between Ukraine and the United States regarding the agreement on minerals will start on April 24. The success of the negotiations will determine whether the agreement will be ready by April 26.
The Trump administration is using tariff negotiations to force trade partners to limit contacts with China. This is part of a strategy to isolate the Chinese economy.
The Trump administration intends to conclude a large number of trade deals in a short period. The introduction of duties on more than 75 countries has been postponed for this period.
The introduction of US duties against the EU and China is an invitation to negotiations. Possible EU duties against the US will be a lever of pressure, not real intentions.
A Ukrainian delegation will visit the United States on April 11-12 to negotiate a mineral agreement. The visit is a continuation of online negotiations between Washington and Kyiv.
China has vowed to take countermeasures and "fight to the end" if the US imposes additional 50% tariffs on Chinese imports. Beijing is ready to devalue the yuan to offset US tariff pressure.
According to the head of the US Treasury Department, customs fees can bring the country up to $600 billion per year. These funds will finance assistance to low-income Americans.
The US Treasury Secretary announced an agreement with Ukraine on minerals, which could become a long-term economic partnership. It is considered part of Trump's peace plan.
Volodymyr Zelensky stated that lawyers will present the main points of the Ukrainian draft agreement on mineral resources with the United States as early as next week. After that, the technical team will be ready to travel to the United States.
US tariffs of 10% are insignificant for Ukraine due to the small volume of trade. Experts warn that Trump's economic policy may trigger a global crisis, especially for America itself.
US Treasury Secretary urges trading partners not to respond to new Trump tariffs. Ukraine will face a 10% duty.
A Ukrainian delegation may come to the USA this week to discuss an agreement on minerals. The agreement is important for the American and Ukrainian people.
Donald Trump plans to introduce import tariffs, which could lead to a trade war. Europe is preparing to respond, considering protecting its own economic interests.
The foreign ministers of European countries have declared their readiness to increase pressure on russia with sanctions. This is done to prevent the war and ensure a just peace for Ukraine.
On April 2, new tariffs initiated by Trump, which could lead to a global trade war, come into force in the United States. Tariffs of 15% will affect countries with the largest trade deficit.
The Ukrainian government is working on an agreement with the United States on minerals that will reflect the interests of Ukraine. Zelenskyy stated that the United States has proposed a new version of the agreement.
