The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Zambia in 1964, following its independence from the United Kingdom. The country’s primary challenges are to improve governance issues; promote broad-based, inclusive economic growth; maintain adherence to democratic and constitutional principles; reduce its debt; create employment; and develop its human capital. The U.S. and Zambia enjoy cordial relations. U.S. goals in Zambia include reducing
The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Zambia in 1964, following its independence from the United Kingdom. The country’s primary challenges are to improve governance issues; promote broad-based, inclusive economic growth; maintain adherence to democratic and constitutional principles; reduce its debt; create employment; and develop its human capital. The U.S. and Zambia enjoy cordial relations. U.S. goals in Zambia include reducing widespread poverty and building and sustaining a democratic, well-governed country that contributes positively to regional stability. The U.S. works closely with the Zambian government to defeat the HIV/AIDS pandemic that is widespread but stabilizing in Zambia, to promote economic growth and development, and to bring about political reform by promoting democratic principles and a responsible and responsive government.
U.S. assistance to Zambia is robust, totaling close to $500 million annually. U.S. assistance fights HIV/AIDS; expands and improves the quality of health and education opportunities; strengthens democratic and accountable governance; provides clean water and improves sanitation; helps create trade and business development opportunities; and builds Zambian capacity to promote regional peace, security, and stability.
Bilateral Economic Relations
Zambia is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. U.S. exports to Zambia include vehicles, machinery, rubber, and electrical machinery. U.S. imports from Zambia include copper, cobalt, precious stones (emeralds), and food stuffs (coffee, tea, honey, and spices). The U.S. has signed a trade and investment framework agreement with the Common Market for Eastern and
Zambia is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. U.S. exports to Zambia include vehicles, machinery, rubber, and electrical machinery. U.S. imports from Zambia include copper, cobalt, precious stones (emeralds), and food stuffs (coffee, tea, honey, and spices). The U.S. has signed a trade and investment framework agreement with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, of which Zambia is a member.
The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.
Since July, 2021 the United States has donated 6,533,910 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Zambia. This includes 4,215,510 Pfizer and 2,318,400 J&J doses. Of the 6,533,910 vaccine doses, 90% were donated in partnership with COVAX and 10% were donated through AVAT.
The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.
