Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent a cable to all diplomatic and consular posts to clarify where US diplomats overseas should direct incoming requests for Covid-19 medical supplies from foreign governments, authorities and international organizations
The cable demonstrates an effort to streamline the overwhelming number of requests the Trump administration is getting from entities and countries seeking America's help to combat the coronavirus pandemic. There has been mounting confusion within the Trump administration over the last few weeks on this topic, multiple officials told CNN.
The cable comes as a global scramble for protective protective equipment is underway. Some French officials have even alleged that their consignments from China have been hijacked by Americans.
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