He has not stepped out of the United States since the Trump 2.0 presidency but he has raised and attracted tons of investments for the United States. Contrast with those presidents who run around the world looking for investors. Good People, African leaders must learn from Trump. His unalloyed fanatical love of America is a template our import-dependent nations must catch. That love, from his perspective, is demonstrated by pushing companies to make things in America:
“The Trump administration will impose 25% tariffs on all cars not made in the U.S., effective April 2, marking an escalation of the White House’s trade war offensive. The move threatens to disrupt operations for North American automakers, which are reliant on supply chains through the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The tariffs will likely lead to higher prices on foreign-made cars — roughly half of all vehicles sold in the U.S. are imported, analysts say.”
It is your problem if you do not understand that he wants things made in America, and he will not beg you if you do not want to join the party. The illusion of globalization has decimated nations and many countries are left with limited opportunities for young people. Today, companies EXIT Nigeria and put out a statement that they would remain by distributing their products, made outside Nigeria, in Nigeria, and our leaders do nothing. The last time I visited home, I saw Michelin tyres even though the company had closed the factories. What is wrong with our leaders?
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African leaders should ask Trump to run a Nation Building in 21st Century Masterclass so that they can wake up. We’re a dumping ground but we do not know because our Customs are celebrating record revenues which happen because everything is imported into the continent. But imagine if one of these leaders can show leadership and put tariffs and watch how new Kano, Aba, Ibadan, Jos, etc will emerge because Nigeria has numbers.
Africa needs its own TRUMP because we need someone to fight for the continent. We’re losing globally because we have leaders who think we have a chance in the current model of globalization. In Japan, the interest rate is 0.5%, after it was raised from 0.25%. In China, you do not need a loan; they will give you FREE cash. If you can get a loan at 15% in Nigeria, tell me your bank? Within that construct, why can’t Nigeria do the right thing and impose HIGH tariffs on finished goods (not machines and machinery)?
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