From Bloomberg Markets and Finance.

President Donald Trump welcomed leaders of five African nations, hailing the continent’s economic potential as his administration seeks to expand US access to critical minerals and other natural resources.

“My administration is committed to strengthening our friendships in Africa through economic development efforts that benefit both the United States and our partners,” Trump said at a White House event with leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal, kicking off a three-day summit.

He told reporters that he believes the US should lower interest rates already as well about the plans to ship weapons to Ukraine.
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