Michelle Gavin
Michelle Gavin is a senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, D.C. She has extensive experience in U.S.-African relations and is recognized for her expertise in international development and policy impact on the continent. Gavin has been vocal about the implications of U.S. trade policies and the potential erosion of American influence in Africa, particularly in light of recent tariff changes under the Trump administration.
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Michelle Gavin, senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, discussed the impact of Trump's engagements.
Trump’s slapdown diplomacy reduces Oval Office meetings to spectator sport – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-23
Michelle Gavin is a retired ambassador affiliated with the Council on Foreign Relations.
Failure to disclose affiliations in foreign policy activities demand scrutiny of US Congress – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-05-14
Michelle Gavin, a senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Washington-based Council for Foreign Relations, said the way the new tariffs have been calculated 'makes no sense at all' to economists.
Agoa trade deal's future in question
United Kingdom· 2025-04-05
