Trump Secures $9 Billion Rare-Earth Deal with Australia, Putting America First — Again

By John DiMauro | 247TrumpNews.com | October 19, 2025

In another masterclass of America-First diplomacy, President Donald J. Trump has inked a $9 billion-plus rare-earth minerals deal with Australia, strengthening U.S.–Australian relations and delivering a direct message to Beijing: the days of China cornering the world’s mineral markets are over. While the globalists in Davos sip champagne and wring their hands about “climate equity,” Trump is out making sure America doesn’t have to beg China for the minerals that power our economy.

The agreement — one of the largest of its kind — will dramatically expand U.S. access to Australia’s rich supply of rare-earth elements critical for defense systems, advanced electronics, and clean-energy technology. It’s a strategic move that not only insulates America from Chinese economic blackmail but also helps secure manufacturing independence for decades to come. Leave it to Trump to get the job done while the Biden administration was still busy holding “listening sessions” on green energy.

For years, China has used rare-earth minerals as a geopolitical weapon, threatening to restrict exports to nations that dare challenge its trade practices or human-rights abuses. But now, with this deal, Trump has undercut Beijing’s leverage in one stroke. It’s classic Trump — strong, decisive, and unapologetically in the national interest. You can almost hear the groans from the State Department bureaucrats who never thought this could be done without endless committees and cocktail-hour diplomacy.

The partnership with Australia also sends a powerful message to our allies: when you deal with Trump, you get results. The Australian Prime Minister called the agreement a “historic moment for both nations,” emphasizing that the U.S. and Australia will work hand-in-hand to ensure a reliable global supply chain. It’s not just a trade deal — it’s a statement of trust between two nations that believe in freedom, sovereignty, and common sense. And unlike the CCP’s shady mineral contracts in Africa, this one doesn’t come with a side of corruption or environmental disaster.

Critics, of course, will find something to whine about — they always do. They’ll say Trump is “provoking” China or “playing economic hardball.” Well, yes — that’s called leadership. For too long, Washington’s career politicians have let China walk all over us. Trump’s deal with Australia proves that America can compete, win, and lead without bending a knee to Beijing. It’s yet another reminder that while the left obsesses over pronouns, President Trump is out securing the future of American industry.

In the end, this deal is bigger than just minerals. It’s about restoring America’s strategic independence and reasserting strength on the world stage. Trump once said, “We will never again surrender our country to foreign powers.” With this rare-earth deal, he just proved he meant it.