You call Myca’s president and tell her that Americans are outraged that police attacked peaceful pro-democracy protesters.
You say Americans don’t think it’s right to trade with or give aid to a government that won’t hold elections. If Myca does not hold elections, the United States could reduce the amount of American aid and rethink the trade relationship. The president says Myca doesn’t tell the United States what to do, so the United States should stay out of Myca’s domestic issues.
Her decision is final: now is not the time for elections. She notes that the United States is not the only market for Myca’s graphite. You end the call knowing that you’ll have to make some difficult decisions.
— Myca’s vice presidentAmericans wouldn’t appreciate another country telling them when to schedule elections. Why assume we’re any different?
— International news headlinesDiplomatic rift. Aid in jeopardy.”
“Myca says, ‘Back off!’ U.S. frustrated.”
“Graphite stocks plummet amid election standoff.
— Silicon Valley executiveWe have to have graphite. Without it, we can’t make an extended-life solar cell. And that’s bad for America’s clean energy strategy.
