US EditionTrump hosts West African leaders as the region reels from US aid cuts
UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – The meeting focuses on economic development, security, and trade partnerships as U.S. aid cuts risk causing over 14 million additional deaths by 2030, researchers say.
- On Wednesday, Trump hosted five West African leaders at the White House amid the region's struggles from sweeping U.S. aid cuts.
- The dissolution of USAID and the shift from charity-based aid to partnership models prompted the White House summit with West African leaders, reflecting a policy focus on self-reliance.
- Following the summit, leaders expressed optimism and reaffirmed commitment to stability and growth, emphasizing trade and partnerships over aid.
- The summit's focus on 'trade, not aid' and potential 10% tariffs could lead to over 14 million additional deaths worldwide by 2030, highlighting long-term health risks alongside economic shifts.
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Trump’s Trade, Not Aid Pivot Wins Over West African Leaders
President Donald Trump signaled a bold shift in U.S.-Africa relations during a White House summit Wednesday, telling West African leaders that the era of handouts is over and trade, not aid will define future partnerships. As sweeping U.S. aid cuts take effect, Trump made clear that nations showing “both the ability and willingness to help themselves” will benefit from stronger economic ties. “We have closed the USAID group to eliminate waste, f…
US President Trump emphasized shifting his policy toward West Africa from aid to trade. He made this announcement during a luncheon with the leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau at the White House. The region is now suffering the consequences of drastic US cuts to humanitarian aid. Trump, who has never been to Africa himself, says he sees "great economic potential in Africa." He described the countries as "all very v…
US: Trump hosts African leaders in landmark trade-focused summit
US President Donald Trump will host five leaders from West Africa on Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade to counter the growing regional influence of Russia and China. The White House is seeking to strengthen economic ties with the mineral-rich region as it curbs foreign aid to Africa, where countries have been hit by a 10 percent global import tariff announced by Trump. Talks with the presidents of Senegal, Liberia, Guin…
Trump Looks To 'Forge New Economic Opportunities’ With African Nations in White House Meeting
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said that his administration is "working tirelessly" to establish new economic opportunities with many African countries during a lunch with African leaders at the White House on Wednesday.
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