President Donald Trump welcomed leaders of five African nations, hailing the continent’s economic potential as his administration seeks to expand US access to critical minerals and other natural resources.

The exchange with the South American nation suggests the U.S. president also sees trade as a tool to influence other policies of foreign countries.

TRADERS BET AGAINST RECESSION AS TRUMP'S ECONOMIC POLICIES CONTINUE TO SHOW REMARKABLE STRENGTH. Paul Donovan, chief economist at UBS Global Wealth M

President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on India over its participation in the BRICS forum puts New Delhi in a tough position as it races to finalize a favorable trade deal with the US.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio talks about countering China as it expands its global influence. But President Trump’s tariff threats have created friction with U.S. partners.

President Donald Trump met the presidents of five African nations -- Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon -- in what the White House describes as a push to deepen trade, including precious medals.

The U.S. said it would levy a 20% tariff for exports from Vietnam, and a 40% tariff on transshipped goods. How that’s defined is critical for the administration’s trade deals.