The U.N.'s food agency says it will suspend various food and nutritional assistance in vulnerable countries across West and Central Africa as a result of U.S. cuts that have left the agency struggling.

United States President Donald Trump has met leaders from five African countries as he escalates a trade war that could impact developing countries reliant on commerce with the US.

Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal for a discussion and lunch at the White House, with the discussions to focus on business opportunities, a White House official said. Africa experts are waiting for Trump to announce dates for a broader summit with African leaders,