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Advance with Africa aims to advance Africa's commercial profile, increase U.S. exports and investment, showcase tools to support new market entrants, and foster commercial opportunities for businesses in the United States and Africa.

This multi-year campaign is targeting cities across the U.S. with a significant African diaspora and minority business communities, existing business linkages with Africa, and high interest from elected officials. Through roadshows, webinars, community engagement, and social media, the program seeks to develop momentum for U.S. enterprises to conduct business with African partners and highlight regionally relevant African investment opportunities.

Join us in this effort to strengthen U.S.-Africa commercial ties and promote economic growth for both regions.

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1/5Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organization, delivers opening remarks at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Headquarters.
2/5A panel discussion (pictured left to right, Rick Wade, Mimi Alamehou, Victor Williams, Ron Busby Sr) on Building Commercial Linkages With The Continent.
3/5Official MOU signing between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement between left Secretary General Wamkele Mene and Scott Eisner, President U.S. Africa Business Center.
4/5Ambassador Elsie Kanza of Tanzania speaks on the economic opportunity in East Africa.
5/5The Deputy District Director for the Office of Congresswomen Sheila Jackson Lee presents a Certificate of Congressional Recognition to the U.S. Chamber team at an event in Houston, TX (pictured left to right, Eric Goodwine, Sr., Ellington Arnold, Kendra Gaither, and Rick Wade)

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  • $50 - $75 Billion
    By 2040, the AfCTA is expected to raise intra-African trade to $50-$75 billion.
  • $16 Trillion
    in household and business consumption. This is over 2x the projection of nearly $7T by 2030 and 13x higher than current consumer spending in Texas.

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