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Fractured Relations and the US Election: What Does This Mean for US-Africa Relations?

The outcome of the US election, tomorrow, will have a tremendous impact upon the United States’ and Africa’s relationship – influencing everything from trade agreements and foreign investments to strategic alliances and multilateral engagements.

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Shaun Kinnes, MA International Relations, Former FW de Klerk Foundation Intern and current Climate Fellow at Climate Peace & Security Organisation & Nakeeta Baijnath, MA candidate at the University of Witwatersrand

Tomorrow’s American elections, on 5 November 2024, has the world watching with great interest and concern as the political contest between current Vice President Harris and former President Trump intensifies. Depending on the outcome of the US election, this will have tremendous impact upon the United States’ and Africa’s relationship (“the US – Africa relationship”). The outcome will likely influence everything from trade agreements and foreign investments to strategic alliances and multilateral engagements.

This article explores the potential consequences of either candidate’s victory. It delves into the impact of a possible Trump return: how his past policies strained US – Africa relations and how a renewed US isolationism could further complicate trade and diplomatic efforts. Conversely, it analyses the prospects of a Harris presidency: whether her administration could deepen engagement on issues like human rights, economic development and multilateral cooperation. Additionally, the article will unpack key issues such as the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (“AGOA”), the geopolitical implications of ongoing conflicts and the critical minerals that position Africa as an indispensable partner to the US.

The Return of Donald Trump

The return of a Donald Trump presidency could see a largely uncordial relationship take shape between America and Africa. US – Africa diplomatic relations were tarnished during the 2016 Trump presidency, as President Trump viewed Africa as not part of his presidential objectives. Downturns in trade volumes and private investment into African industries were all outcomes of the Trump Presidency.

Since Trump left office, new developments include:

Developments in…continue reading this article HERE.

 

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