Great News for Ugandans as Museveni's Gov't Negotiates With Trump's Gov't to Ink a Fresh Deal

Uganda is in the middle of high-stakes negotiations with the United States, aiming to strike a new bilateral deal that could ease visa restrictions and lower tariffs on Ugandan exports.The talks, currently being held behind closed doors, have drawn in key players from Uganda’s legal, trade, and immigration institutions—signaling the gravity of what’s on the table.

Top officials from the Office of the Attorney General, the Ministry of Trade, National Citizenship and Immigration Control, and even State House have been burning the midnight oil as they iron out details with representatives from Washington.

According to sources familiar with the matter, the deal—if sealed—could open new doors for Ugandan businesses and travelers, giving the country a stronger footing in the global market and loosening long-standing bottlenecks that have stifled growth.

The negotiations come at a time when Uganda is trying to reassert its economic relevance on the world stage.

With tariffs choking key export sectors like coffee, textiles, and horticulture, and with tightened visa processes keeping many Ugandans from opportunities abroad, Kampala seems determined to pull off a diplomatic win. And this time, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

The possible deal would offer mutual benefits. For the U.S., it presents an opportunity to reset relations in East Africa and counter rising Chinese influence.

For Uganda, it could mean a lifeline for struggling exporters and a breakthrough for citizens looking to travel, study, or work in America without jumping through flaming hoops.

What’s catching the public’s eye, however, is the quiet involvement of Trump-aligned diplomats and lobbyists.

Despite Trump no longer being in office, his influence in U.S. conservative foreign policy circles still holds weight—especially in Africa, where his administration left behind unfinished policy business.

While details remain under wraps, insiders say the announcement could land in just a few days. If successful, this deal could mark one of President Museveni’s most significant international wins in recent years.

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Ugandans are waiting with bated breath. And for once, the light at the end of the tunnel doesn’t feel like an oncoming train—it feels like a door swinging open