President Donald Trump welcomed leaders of five African nations, hailing the continent’s economic potential as his administration seeks to expand US access to critical minerals and other natural resources.

The Trump administration is expected to announce new trade actions and Pete Hegseth and Benjamin Netanyahu meet

US President Donald Trump began a three-day summit in Washington DC with the leaders of five African states, an event the White House sees as an "incredible" commercial opportunity. Trump's guests include the leaders of Gabon,

The exchange with the South American nation suggests the U.S. president also sees trade as a tool to influence other policies of foreign countries.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50%