Trade Triumphs Over Aid: U.S. Shifts Strategy in Africa

The U.S. is shifting its approach in Africa to focus on striking commercial deals rather than distributing aid, a move announced by a senior State Department official. This strategy, part of President Donald Trump’s broader effort to eliminate trade deficits, signifies a dramatic pivot in U.S. policy toward the continent. Highlighting the benefits of commercial exchange over traditional aid, African Affairs senior bureau official Troy Fitrell revealed that U.S. ambassadors in Africa have already facilitated 33 agreements worth $6 billion during Trump’s initial 100 days in office. The goal is to reinforce the slogan ‘Trade, not aid,’ as the cornerstone…