Washington, July 9, 2025 (AFP) - Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focused summit

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2025-07-09

US President Donald Trump hailed West Africa's rich natural resources as he hosted five of its leaders Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade to counter the growing influence of Russia and China. Trump's administration is seeking to strengthen economic ties with the mineral-rich region as it simultaneously curbs foreign aid to Africa and hits nations with 10 percent import tariffs. Talks with the presidents of Senegal, Liberi......

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