Rep. Meeks commends U.S-Africa Leaders Summit, efforts to boost trade

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Gregory Meeks (D-NY) on Wednesday lauded the Biden administration’s pledge during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to invest in trade-boosting measures on the continent -- efforts he said are valued by the U.S.’ partners. In a Dec. 21 letter to President Biden , Meeks said he supported the U.S.’ plan to commit $55 billion in foreign assistance to invest in Africa, including $15 billion “dedicated to accelerating two-way trade, investment, and other commercial opportunities.” The administration...