Traore Blocks Donald Trump’s Tariff Demands - Has the European Nation’s Nightmare Just Begun?

Traore Blocks Donald Trump’s Tariff Demands - Has the European Nation’s Nightmare Just Begun?

Sept. 11, 2025

I LOVE AFRICA

President Ibrahim Traore firmly stops Donald Trump’s tariff push against Burkina Faso and Africa in general. The bold move shook up international politics, challenged European controlled nations, power and demonstrated Africa’s spirit of economic independence.

It began with a whisper in Brussels: a leaked memo where Donald Trump ordered NATO allies to raise tariffs on Africa, a threat designed to choke off oil and gold, the lifeblood of the continent. But in Ouagadougou, President Ibrahim Traoré called it what it was: “economic warfare disguised as diplomacy.” And instead of bowing, he prepared a counterattack.

From Burkina Faso to Mali, Niger, and Guinea, leaders gathered in defiance. Their answer: if the West dares impose tariffs, Africa dares something greater... to shut down the flow of oil and gold to European markets, and find new partners on their own terms. What followed shook Brussels, Washington, and global markets alike.

In this video, we uncover:

* Trump’s secret demand to NATO allies and how it leaked
* Why Africa’s oil and gold hold the power to cripple European economies
* How Traoré rallied AES leaders to defy Europe and America
* The shocking revelation of hidden contracts to privatize Africa’s wealth

Watch till the end and tell us: Was this the moment Africa finally seized control of its future?

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Original: https://youtu.be/zJe5QtOCkG0

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