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Md Nurul Kader
U.S. Trade Policies Push Africa Closer to China’s Sphere of Influence.
Former President Donald Trump’s trade war with China included tariffs on Chinese goods.
These tariffs also affected U.S. trade
relations with African countries, especially on raw materials.
African economies, reliant on exports,
faced challenges due to disrupted global supply chains.
Many African countries found it easier and
more profitable to strengthen ties with China instead.
China
capitalized by investing in African infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors.
Beijing offered low-interest loans and
fewer political conditions than Western partners.
The U.S. lost ground in Africa’s growing
markets and diplomatic influence.
Trump’s approach contrasted with China’s
long-term strategy of economic partnership.
Analysts suggest these policies pushed
Africa closer to China's economic orbit.
As a result, U.S. influence in Africa may
continue to decline without strategic adjustments.
