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Trump Cut a Billion-Dollar Mining Deal. His Sons Stand to Profit.

NYT > World News·June 28, 2026
Trump Cut a Billion-Dollar Mining Deal. His Sons Stand to Profit.

President Trump has been involved in a billion-dollar mining deal that could potentially profit his sons. The agreement between the US and Kazakhstan grants access to a vast untapped reserve of tungsten, a highly valuable metal. A group of American investors with ties to Trump and the commerce secretary will benefit from the deal. The arrangement has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the Trump family's financial gain.

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