Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focused summit

The Manila Times

Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focused summit  US President Donald Trump hails West Africa's rich natural resources as he hosts five of its leaders for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade to counter the growing influence of Russia and China. "We're working tirelessly to forge new economic opportunities involving both the United States and many African nations," Trump tells the assembled leaders and reporters ahead of the meeting.   DC POOL / AFP  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe  Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net  Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook  Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram  Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter  DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion   Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital   Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify  Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts  Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic  Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcher  Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein  Soundcloud: https://tmt.ph/soundcloud   #themanilatimes #tmtnews #worldnews

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00:00To that end, we have closed the USAID group to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse, which was tremendous waste, fraud and abuse.

00:09And we're working tirelessly to forge new economic opportunities involving both the United States and many African nations.

00:17There's great economic potential in Africa, like few other places.

00:22Your approach to tariffs on the continent?

00:24Well, we treat Africa great in many different ways, including with tariffs.

00:28But, you know, parts of Africa charge us tremendous tariffs, as you know, and they're going to be dropping those tariffs.

00:35They've already informed me they're going to be dropping those tariffs.

00:38But we treat Africa far better than China or anybody else, anyplace else.

00:43And James Comey and John Brennan now under criminal investigation related to the Trump-Russia probe.

00:49Do you want to see these two guys behind bars?

00:52Well, I know nothing about it other than what I read today.

00:57But I will tell you, I think they're very dishonest people.

01:00I think they're crooked as hell.

01:03And maybe they have to pay a price for that.

01:06I believe they are truly bad people and dishonest people.

01:12So whatever happens, happens.

01:13Liberia is a long-time friend of the United States, and we believe in your policy of making America great again.

01:26And we also go a long way with you, with your diplomacy, that has to do with economic development and commercial friendship.

01:40Liberia has a lot of minerals.

01:43Liberia has a lot of minerals.

01:44Liberia has a lot of minerals.

01:45Liberia has a lot of minerals.

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01:48Liberia has a lot of minerals.

01:49Liberia has a lot of minerals.

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01:52Liberia has a lot of minerals.

01:53Liberia has a lot of minerals.

01:54Liberia has a lot of minerals.

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01:56Liberia has a lot of minerals.

01:57Liberia has a lot of minerals.

01:58Liberia has a lot of minerals.

01:59Liberia has a lot of minerals.

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