US EditionTrump 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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Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excludes Africa’s big players
The White House is hosting an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of more than 50 nations are welcome to join.
An Africa-United States summit opened in Washington, D.C., as the US President expressed growing interest in the African continent, where he wished to counter the strong Chinese presence, particularly in the minerals sector.
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