Trading Places (Washington Post)

The Washington Post quotes CGD senior fellow Kimberly Ann Elliott on trade between the U.S. and Africa.

From the article:

"Kimberly Ann Elliott, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development, said the United States' perception of Africa has not kept up with economic and political progress. But, while international trade programs can be useful as promotions, they generally yield modest, if any, immediate commerce, she said.