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, 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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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…
President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal at a luncheon on Wednesday at the White House to discuss discussions focused on business opportunities.Read more]]>
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…
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