Who Really Benefits from U.S. Mineral Deals in Congo? A Closer Look at the True Costs
As the U.S. eyes critical minerals in Congo to undercut China’s global dominance, local resistance grows over concerns of sovereignty loss and ongoing instability—raising urgent questions for America’s strategic interests.
In a bold yet controversial move, President Felix Tshisekedi of Congo recently returned from Washington D.C. with a deal aimed at opening up the country's vast mineral wealth to American companies. Praised by former President Donald Trump and U.S. lawmakers as a step toward securing critical resources vital to national defense and technological leadership, this partnership is being touted as a win for U.S. supply chain independence. But is it really a win for all involved? While Washington celebrates potential access to $24 trillion worth of untapped minerals essential for everything from fighter jets to smartphones, Congolese citizens and opposition...
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