Brantley warned that CBI income has become an important part of the economies of all five participating Eastern Caribbean countries, although their levels of dependence vary. Brantley described the possible loss of CBI income as an “existential threat” to Eastern Caribbean economies. Brantley referred to Browne’s position during the interview and said the remaining CBI countries have been less vocal. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Dominica, and Grenada have, for their part, been relatively silent on this matter.” He called for the remaining years of CBI revenue to be used to create industries capable of delivering lasting economic benefits.