US Treasury Secretary: US-Ukraine Minerals Deal Is a ‘Win-Win’

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the interview for the Fox News has hailed the emerging economic agreement between the United States and Ukraine as a landmark achievement that not only benefits both countries but also sends a clear signal to Russia and the American public, The Gaze reports.

“This is President Trump’s deal — that he’s done trade deals, tax deals, and now we’ve got this Ukrainian-American economic partnership deal. It’s win-win,” Bessent said.

The signed agreement centers on U.S. investment in Ukraine’s vast natural resources, including rare earth minerals critical for defense and technology. The deal also includes U.S. contributions to a reconstruction fund for war-torn Ukraine, with the aim of blending American capital and expertise into the country’s post-war recovery.

“It’s a way to show that there’s no daylight between Ukraine and the U.S. as President Trump presses to end this horrible war,” Bessent emphasized. “He wants both sides to come to the table now by showing that the U.S. has an economic interest in Ukraine. It’s a signal to the Russian leadership.”

Bessent also underlined the broader message to the American public, highlighting the strategic nature of the agreement.

“It’s also a signal to the American people that we have a chance to participate in some of the funding and the weapons compensation for those and be partners with the success of the Ukraine people, bringing American know-how and best practices to the rebuilt Ukraine.”

“The rebuilding can’t stop until this war ends — and President Trump is committed to that,” Bessent said.

As The Gaze previously reported, the United States and Ukraine have finalized a landmark agreement granting Washington privileged access to Kyiv’s natural resources, in a move aimed at reinforcing bilateral ties and sustaining American engagement in Ukraine’s post-war recovery efforts.