US president meets leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal, with discussions focused on business opportunities.
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United States President Donald Trump has met leaders from five African countries as he escalates a trade war that could impact developing countries reliant on commerce with the US.
On Wednesday, Trump hosted leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal at the White House for talks and a working lunch, with discussions expected to centre on business opportunities, according to a White House official. Trump said the five countries were unlikely to face US tariffs.
During the lunch, Trump said the leaders hail from “very vibrant places with very valuable land, great minerals, great oil deposits and wonderful people”.
