Business leaders seek to tap into growing African markets

Chinese competition remains a serious obstacle for U.S. businesses trying to break into African markets, executives told officials during a visit to Prince George's County by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Florizelle Liser last month.

But when it comes to government-sponsored trade missions and other initiatives to help boost African trade for U.S. companies, caution must be exercised, said Liser and others.

More than 50 people, including business owners throughout the state, attended the get-together Jan. 22 in Largo. The meeting was sponsored by the Prince George's County Africa Trade Office.