US, Zambia Set New Economic Deal

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President Hakainde Hichilema and US Assistant Secretary Caleb Orr agreed on a plan that could unlock major US grant support tied to mining-sector cooperation and business-environment reforms. The package, combined with a revamped MCC Compact and a five-year health partnership, aims to boost investment, job creation, and private-sector growth. Orr emphasized the Trump Administration’s push for a more transparent regulatory climate and a strengthened bilateral partnership.