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Trump 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, the White House will welcome leaders from Senegal, Liberia, Gabon, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau for a two-day summit initiated by President Donald Trump.
  • The meeting follows the recent dissolution of USAID as Washington shifts from charity-based aid to partnerships with nations demonstrating self-sufficiency.
  • The agenda for the meeting includes addressing trade imbalances, promoting economic growth, enhancing security measures, developing infrastructure, and supporting democratic governance, all within the context of regional challenges such as migration and drug trafficking.
  • Liberian President Joseph Boakai highlighted that while aid implies a relationship between a giver and a receiver, trade represents a partnership of equals, underscoring Liberia’s dedication to fostering inclusive economic development.
  • The summit suggests a U.S. policy pivot toward commercial ties in Africa, but critics warn that aid cuts and travel bans on some nations could have severe humanitarian impacts.
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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…

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Spectrum News broke the news in United States on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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