Semafor • Nov 20, 2025
Trump, MBS agree to develop rare earths refinery in Saudi Arabia
An American minerals firm will partner with Riyadh’s state-owned mining company to supply both countries’ manufacturing and defense industries.
An American minerals firm will partner with Riyadh’s state-owned mining company to supply both countries’ manufacturing and defense industries.
This story was produced in partnership with the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast. Watch the accompanying episode below or listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. At a White House ceremony last February, before President Donald Trump signed an executive order to defund schools if they permit transgender girls to play girls’ sports, he turned and […]
There are no official negotiations going on yet, just informal talks with Republicans.