Trump to Host Five African Leaders for U.S. Trade Talks — Nigeria Excluded Despite Economic Strength
(Published by Springnewsng, July 3, 2025):
Washington, D.C. – Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host the presidents of five African nations for high-level trade and investment talks at the White House on July 9, 2025 — but notably, Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and top oil producer, has been left out of the invitation list.
A White House official confirmed on Wednesday that leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal will be welcomed for a one-day summit aimed at exploring “mutually beneficial commercial opportunities” between the United States and selected African partners.
“President Trump believes African countries offer incredible commercial potential that benefits both the American people and our African counterparts,” the official said in response to media inquiries about the meeting’s objectives.
The absence of Nigeria, a country of over 200 million people and a longstanding U.S. trade partner, has sparked discussions across diplomatic and economic circles. Nigeria remains Africa’s largest economy and plays a vital role in regional and global oil markets. Its exclusion is seen as a strategic shift by the Trump-led administration.
Reports from Africa Intelligence and Semafor earlier suggested the summit would span from July 9 to 11, though the White House has only confirmed a single-day event so far.
This selective engagement comes amid a broader foreign policy pivot under Trump’s “America First” agenda, which includes deep cuts to U.S. foreign aid in Africa, citing inefficiencies and misalignment with American interests.
The upcoming summit reflects Trump’s targeted approach to African diplomacy, focusing more on direct trade opportunities and business investment than on traditional development aid or regional cooperation frameworks.
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