Welcome to the world of American foreign policy where the economic potential of Africa is praised while tariffs hitting Europe and Bosnia and Herzegovina are simultaneously imposed! Donald Trump, the US president, recently hosted leaders from West African countries at the White House and spoke about the “great economic potential of Africa.” He met with leaders from Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau, promising that the US would shift from aid to trade and partnership. But wait, while praising Africa, Trump simultaneously announced a 30% tariff on goods from the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina, sparking a storm of discontent in Europe.
In Europe, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the German industrial association are calling for urgent talks to avoid further escalation of trade tensions. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof called the US decision “worrying” and “the wrong path.” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz even announced plans to buy American Patriot missile systems for Ukraine, while the US is sending new shipments of weapons to Ukraine, including these powerful systems, further complicating international relations.
At the same time, Bosnia and Herzegovina faces the imposition of a 30% tariff on goods entering the US, causing criticism and concern within the country. The Serb member of the BiH Presidency, Željka Cvijanović, stated that in a country like BiH, it is impossible to reach an agreement even on a letter concerning this issue, and the US decision further complicates an already complex political situation.
So, while Trump talks about “partnership” and “economic potential” of Africa, his administration simultaneously slaps tariffs on European and BiH goods, causing political and economic turbulence. Is this smart policy or complete chaos? What do you think about this American double standard? Drop a comment, maybe together we can uncover what’s really going on behind the scenes!
