America’s Agenda vs. Africa: The Stakes of the AGOA Trade Agreement
On January 20, President Donald Trump delivered a jolt to the global stage by announcing a freeze on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) budget, which officially stands at a hefty $43 billion annually. This unexpected decision sent shockwaves around the world, particularly affecting nations already struggling with economic fragility.
The reverberations were especially pronounced in Africa—a continent historically reliant on American development aid and favorable trade agreements. For…