Should Africa come first when shopping?

Some economists argue that if Africans bought more home produced goods the continent would increase its bargaining power with the rest of the world.But when you go shopping in Africa, do you consider where what you buy comes from, or do you just look at the price?Do Africans do enough to support their farmers, suppliers and companies or is it seen as more prestigious to buy western products?African countries are currently negotiating a new trade deal with the European Union which could possibly lead to African markets being fully open to foreign produce.Could Africa withstand such competition or does it still need some form of protective trade barrier?Should Africans be putting African goods first? Would you buy only local products to lock out western goods? What trade alternatives should Africa pursue?

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