Africa and the US are both seeking to strengthen their manufacturing sectors, but this is not a zero-sum game. By agreeing to strengthen Africa's industrial capabilities, the US could gain greater access to resources its own industry needs, boost its commercial influence on the continent, and revive mutually beneficial trade.

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