Donald Trump & Zambia

Donald Trump: President Donald Trump's 'America First' strategy is reshaping U.S. aid to Africa into transactional agreements, which is at the core of the dispute with Zambia.

Zambia: Zambia is accusing the United States of tying a $2 billion health assistance deal to access to its critical mineral assets and has rejected the terms, leading to stalled negotiations and accusations of corruption from the U.S. ambassador.

Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as President, has made expanding U.S. access to critical minerals a central policy to counter China. His administration has moved forward with the Phalaborwa project despite a diplomatic rift with South Africa and is deploying $12 billion to create a strategic reserve.

Zambia: Zambia is one of the mineral-rich regions linked by the Lobito Corridor railway, which receives U.S. financial support.

Donald Trump: The 'America First' approach to global health funding, initiated by Donald Trump's administration, has led to new health deals that are now being rejected by African nations due to data privacy concerns.

Zambia: Zambia has also pushed back on a section of its health deal with the United States, indicating broader concerns among African nations regarding these agreements.

Zambia: Zambia is one of 36 countries that could face a full or partial travel ban if it does not address U.S. concerns within 60 days.

Zambia: Zambia is among the 19 countries affected by the United States' partial visa suspension.