Trump to Host African Leaders for Economic Talks at the White House

Thu Jul 10 2025 05:23:51 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump to Host African Leaders for Economic Talks at the White House

The upcoming meeting aims to enhance U.S. access to critical minerals amid a changing trade strategy.


President Trump's administration seeks new commercial partnerships with African nations to curb China's growing influence in the region.



On Wednesday, President Trump will convene five African leaders at the White House to discuss commercial investments and solidify the U.S. trade approach towards the continent. This strategic meeting includes attendees from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal, all selected for their potential as partners in economic ventures. A White House official emphasized that Mr. Trump sees ample opportunities in these nations for collaboration.

The focus of this gathering is to expand U.S. access to essential minerals while countering the increasing clout of China in Africa. However, the backdrop of the meeting is clouded by the ongoing dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development, which has resulted in a significant drop in humanitarian aid, leaving many African countries in distress. For instance, U.S. aid to Liberia made up an alarming 2.6% of its gross national income, highlighting the potential repercussions of diminishing support.

Adding to the complexities, the White House is contemplating extending a travel ban to four of the five nations involved in Wednesday’s discussions, as indicated by a recent State Department cable. Only Guinea-Bissau has thus far escaped scrutiny for a potential travel ban.

Weeks prior, Mr. Trump welcomed diplomats from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to sign a peace agreement aimed at quelling violence in eastern Congo, which included an economic framework that could give the U.S. boosted access to critical minerals from the region.

Ambassador Troy D. Fitrell articulated the administration's vision, stating, "Our strategy is simple, but ambitious: Make commercial diplomacy a core focus of our diplomatic engagement." This approach has seen the U.S. Department of State help secure over 70 commercial deals in Africa involving infrastructure, clean energy, and technology during Trump’s current term.

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