New Ukraine-US Mineral Deal: Pros and Cons - Econ Lessons

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Hey, my name is Mark. I’m an economist, and in this video, I explain why Ukraine’s new mineral deal with the U.S. matters.

The main idea here is simple: Ukraine wants to cooperate, not dominate. This deal is a clear example of Ukraine choosing a partnership model rather than the old-school Russian approach of control and exploitation.

Instead of handing over its resources, Ukraine is saying, "Let’s build together." The U.S. gets access to new projects, but Ukraine keeps ownership and uses the profits to rebuild. It’s a different kind of future—one based on shared benefit, not extraction.