The United States provides billions of dollars in aid and investment to Ghana, Africa each year.
The US is Ghana’s largest development partner.
Aid
In 2024, the US provided over $150 million in aid to Ghana to support health, agriculture, education, and more The US has also provided millions of dollars to help strengthen Ghana’s education system, improve health services, and more
Investment
The US has invested in Ghana through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
The US has also helped Ghana’s elections be peaceful and transparent
Trade
In 2022, the US exported $975 million in goods to Ghana In 2022, Ghana exported $2.83 billion in goods to the US, including crude petroleum, cocoa beans, and cocoa paste
The US has a Trade & Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) with Ghana
Other cooperation
The US and Ghana are close allies in addressing regional and international security issues
The US and Ghana have cooperated on joint training exercises
Ghana is part of the State Partnership Program, which pairs a US state’s National Guard with Ghana’s armed forces.
The U.S. provides foreign aid to both Mexico and Central America, including humanitarian assistance, support for law enforcement, and economic development.
Mexico
In 2024, the U.S. requested $109.7 million in aid for Mexico to fight drug trafficking and strengthen the rule of law
Other U.S. aid to Mexico includes:
$17.5 million to strengthen humanitarian response for people on the move
$16.99 million for travel and logistics training
$8.513 million for sustainable communities
$7.882 million to improve justice institutions
Central America
In 2024, the U.S. requested nearly $2.5 billion in aid for Latin America and the Caribbean, including Central America
U.S. aid to Central America supports:
Economic and agricultural development
Combating violence
Empowering youth
Fighting corruption
Strengthening law enforcement and security
Addressing humanitarian challenges
The USAID and the State Department manage much of the U.S. aid to Central America
U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean
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U.S. Foreign Assistance by Country
U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean
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Export
State Department and USAID-managed foreign assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean totaled a little over $2 billion in FY 2023, the most recent year for which an actual amount is available.