Trump, the symbol of a capitalism ever more voracious for oil and rare earths
- Posted on January 9, 2026
- By Le Monde
- 3 Views
Trump, the symbol of a capitalism ever more voracious for oil and rare earths

The Trump administration's desire to control Venezuelan oil and designs to take over Greenland aim to secure a supply of natural resources for the US, at a time when the planet is being drilled and exploited as never before.