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Global Powers Eye Africa Amid Trade Tensions

1/16/2026

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  • Leaders from the United States, China, and Russia view Africa as an opportunity and will discuss Central Africa's geopolitics this week.
  • China's trade surplus exceeded $100 billion for seven months in 2025, driven by exports to non-U.S. markets despite tensions with the United States.
  • Policy changes, including removal of export tax rebates for solar products, reflect ongoing trade challenges with the EU and the United States.