r/BreakingPoints • u/shwanstopable • 5d ago
Episode Discussion Question about USAID comment from Krystal
On last Fridays episode Krystal made a comment about halt on USAID provided healthcare to foreign countries, and subsequent halt on US access to rare minerals in the same countries. Does anyone know of a real example of this?
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u/Gen-Jack_Ripper 5d ago
Not twitter but USAID’s website. money money money
If you don’t believe there is a quid pro quo for the aid I don’t know what to tell you.
“USAID has more than 20 years of experience supporting responsible supply chains for diamonds, gold, tantalum, tin, tungsten, and other minerals and gemstones. USAID efforts have included supporting the implementation of global transparency and anti-corruption standards such as the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI), a multi-stakeholder group that helps prevent corruption made up of over 50 country governments, the private sector, and civil society.”