How is Africa affected by the US-China tariff war?

How is Africa affected by the US-China tariff war?

Though Africa wasn’t a primary target, it has become collateral damage in this clash of titansOriginally published on Global VoicesPresident Xi Jinping, Image by President.az, CC BY 4.0; Map of Africa, Image by CIA.gov, Public domain; and Official 2025 inaugural portrait of President Donald Trump, image by Daniel Torok, Public domain. All via Wikimedia Commons. In the current trade conflict between the US and China, the most misunderstood player…

China Seeks Global Alliance Against Trump Tariffs Amid Threat To Africa

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has urged the international community to unite against the torrent of tariffs being imposed on several countries by United States President, Donald Trump, warning that the action could trigger global recession with dire consequences especially for Africa. The Chinese envoy made the call on Friday during a news conference in Abuja, stressing that the US actions severely infringe …

NEW YORK- China's top leader Xi Jinping and his subordinates are implementing a full-scale diplomatic campaign in an attempt to persuade other countries not to give in to Donald Trump's tariff pressure, hoping to show that China will not be isolated in the trade war.In recent days, the Chinese Trade Minister held a video call with the EU's top trade officer, pressing for closer cooperation.In addition, Chinese diplomats have contacted officials …