US EditionTrump hosts West African leaders as the region reels from US aid cuts
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 10 – Trump's administration shifts from foreign aid to trade partnerships with West African nations holding rich natural resources amid rising tariffs and aid cuts, impacting millions, a Lancet study warns.
- President Donald Trump convened a three-day mini summit at the White House this week with the heads of state from five West African countries—Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau—to address issues related to economic growth and security cooperation.
- The meeting took place after the U.S. government disbanded its primary international development agency, signaling a policy shift away from traditional aid toward collaborative efforts with countries that demonstrate self-reliance.
- The region is reeling from aid cuts that caused health center closures and shortages of HIV medication, while the summit also occurred amid rising U.S. concern over China's expanding influence and strategic resources in Africa.
- Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai conveyed a positive outlook on the summit’s results, highlighting that aid typically defines a one-way relationship, whereas trade represents a partnership of equals, and he reaffirmed the country’s dedication to fostering regional peace and broad-based economic progress.
- The summit and related trade discussions, including a 30% U.S. tariff starting in August on South African imports, reflect a radical U.S. policy shift aiming to reshape relations toward trade rather than aid, despite tension and uncertainty over future engagement.
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