Foreign Aid vs. Foreign Trade: Reinventing America’s African Strategy

Published June 27, 2024

The data are clear: China far outpaces the United States in foreign trade, foreign investment, and infrastructure financing across Africa. Although the United States leads in humanitarian efforts and foreign aid assistance, more must be done to compete with China’s rising influence on the continent. Real commitment through strategic investments in infrastructure and economic partnerships with African nations are the necessary first steps if the United States does not wish to be seen as an unreliable partner and push Africa into China’s welcoming arms.

Check out more from Jendayi Frazer:

• Read "Engaging Africa on its Own Terms" by Jendayi Frazer here.
• Read "The Kosovo Conditions and the Case for American Unilateral Recognition of Somaliland" by Oliver McPherson-Smith & Jendayi Frazer here.
• Watch "Interest in South Africa Political Developments," an interview with Jendayi Frazer here.

The opinions expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2024 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University.