" Weapon of the weak. " Kako Nubukpo, an economist and former government minister in Togo, warned that Trump's tariffs will impact African nations already grappling with political difficulties."Those left behind by globalization seem to be increasing in number. As a result, we've witnessed a rise in illiberal regimes, whether in Europe, Africa, or America," he said. However, "protectionism is a weapon of the weak, and I believe Trump has realized that in the competition with China, the United States is now the weaker party."In response, "African countries should promote their own national and regional value chains" as buffers against Trump's tariffs.

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