Former USTR officials call for clarity, action on trade policy with Africa

The U.S. must set out a “clearer strategy” for its trade policy in Africa, former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa Florie Liser told House lawmakers on Wednesday, testifying during a hearing where she and other former senior officials called for heightened efforts to engage on the continent. If not, they said, the U.S. could be left behind as African countries build stronger ties with China and others. “While the U.S. has several options to consider, companies and African countries...