Africa's Best Friend in Washington

10 October 2012

The U.S. has lagged behind countries such as Brazil and China in its commercial engagement with Africa, just when American markets need it most.

It is hard to imagine a feat more challenging in Washington, D.C. today than forging bipartisan consensus in the United States Congress. However, over the past twelve months, finding common ground and unity is exactly what a small group of legislators have done for what many Americans might find a surprising issue: increasing America's trade with Africa.

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