economy
February 18, 2026
US trade policy in Africa driven by ‘crisis’ while China seeks engagement
Andrey Maslov says the US has been “forced onto an isolationist path,” including imposing tariffs on African countries
TL;DR
- China is removing tariffs on imports from 53 African countries, effective May 1.
- This move aims to boost trade between China and Africa and reorient China's trade flows.
- The US is described as focusing on power and political manipulation in Africa, concentrating on energy and critical minerals.
- An expert attributes US trade policy, including tariffs on African goods, to an internal 'crisis' and an 'isolationist path' driven by huge debt and deficits.
- China has been Africa's largest trading partner for almost 20 years, investing in infrastructure and mining projects.
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