Trump Hosts Surprise Africa Trade Summit | JQJO

President Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal from July 9-11 for a surprise mini-summit. This follows recent US diplomatic activity in Africa, including a peace deal between Rwanda and Congo. While a previous meeting with South Africa was tense, this summit is expected to prioritize trade and commercial opportunities, reflecting Trump's focus on business ties with Africa over traditional aid. A larger US-Africa summit is potentially planned for September.