The US "Mini Africa Summit" discusses key minerals, Trump: hopes to broaden access to key minerals in Africa.

On the 9th, President Trump of the United States held a meeting with the leaders of five African countries, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal, at the White House. During the meeting, Trump and the African guests discussed issues such as U.S. policy towards Africa and economic cooperation between the U.S. and Africa. According to media reports such as the British Broadcasting Corporation, the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit lasted for 3 days. In his opening speech, Trump said that the U.S. policy towards Africa is shifting "from aid to trade." African countries are rich in mineral and oil reserves, with immense wealth and economic potential. He hopes to expand the U.S.'s access to key minerals in Africa and provide investment and cooperation opportunities for the participating countries.