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Trump's pivot from aid to trade leaves Africa wary as it faces tariffs and uncertainty
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Trump's pivot from aid to trade leaves Africa wary as it faces tariffs and uncertainty

  • By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press

U.S. President Donald Trump's new Africa strategy shifts from aid to trade under a "commercial diplomacy" push, urging ambassadors to broker business deals rather than manage aid programs. Washington touts $6 billion in early agreements, but African nations face steep tariffs — 30% on South African goods, 50% on Lesotho exports — threatening over 100,000 jobs and straining economies. Uncertainty surrounds AGOA, a trade pact expiring in September, while China deepens its zero-tariff engagement with 53 African countries. Critics warn the U.S. cannot promote trade while restricting access, raising fears Africa could lose out as Washington prioritizes critical minerals.

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Germany 1, Ghana 0

  • The Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG -- Mesut Oezil scored on a left-footed blast from outside the area to give Germany the Group D title. Despite the defeat, Ghana a…

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Brazil beats Ivory Coast

  • By Tales Azzoni The Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG — Brute force and hand balls aside, Brazil has achieved its first objective at the World Cup: advancing out of Group G.

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Plenty of work left to do

  • By Julio Lara, Daily Journal Staff

The Eagles have landed. That's right, following their 2-1 victory over Turkey, the U.S national soccer team has traveled to South Africa to tr…