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Trump Wants to Talk Business with Africa in Hopes of Countering China. But a US Summit Excludes Africa’s Big Players

WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 7 – The White House luncheon aims to deepen U.S. ties with five African nations focusing on trade, security, and access to critical minerals, with defense spending varying across countries.

  • On July 9, 2025, Washington, D.C. will welcome a two-day summit where President Donald Trump will convene with the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal.
  • The meeting follows the Trump administration’s shift away from foreign aid toward trade and investment, after dissolving USAID earlier this year and cutting many aid programs.
  • Invitees represent smaller African economies seen as low-hanging fruit for US strategic interests, focusing on economic cooperation, security, and migration concerns while excluding Africa’s biggest powers.
  • Guinea-Bissau's president described the visit as “very important” due to anticipated economic assistance, while Liberia’s president seeks to establish his nation as a trade partner rather than merely a recipient of aid.
  • The summit aims to deepen U.S.-Africa commercial ties as a test case for the administration’s strategy to counter China and reset American influence through tangible economic outcomes.
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