“Critical Minerals Now Currency in Lobbyist-Led Global Deal-Making”

The rise of Trump-linked lobbyists in global politics is ushering in a new form of foreign policy—one where minerals replace diplomacy. Developing nations are now trading their richest resources for a seat at the U.S. policy table.
Countries like the DRC, Pakistan, Somalia, and Yemen are paying millions to lobbying firms with close connections to Trump. In return, they gain access to Washington influence, often in pursuit of military aid or strategic partnerships.
These lobbyists serve as private diplomats, arranging mineral-for-support deals. The DRC’s lithium and cobalt fields have become bargaining chips in this high-stakes negotiation game.
As humanitarian needs go unmet, this system invites corruption and exploitation, turning political access into a commodity controlled by lobbyists and fueled by desperation.