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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