The U.S.-Africa trade landscape is shifting, and African entrepreneurs must adapt to stay ahead. With policies under a potential Trump administration likely to reduce trade benefits like AGOA, African businesses need to explore new strategies to remain competitive. Here’s how you can turn these challenges into opportunities. 1. Reduce Dependence on U.S. Trade Many African businesses export goods to the U.S. through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which allows duty-free access. However, AGOA is set to expire in 2025, and a Trump administration might not renew it. Instead of relying solely on the U.S. market, African entrepreneurs should: • Expand into European, Asian, and Middle Eastern markets, where demand for African products is rising. • Strengthen intra-African trade through the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), which promotes free trade across Africa. • Build local production capabilities to replace imports with African-made alternatives...