The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has described the newly imposed 10% tariff on imports by the United States as a significant setback for Ghanaian exporters.
Samson Asaki Awingobit, the Executive Secretary of the Association, highlighted the detrimental impact the tariff will have on the Ghanaian business community, particularly those involved in export.
Awingobit expressed his concern over the challenges this tariff presents to Ghanaian businesses, stating, “I must say it is a big blow to the Ghanaian business community, especially the exporters.”
He urged the Government of Ghana to address the issue and implement measures to alleviate the negative effects of the US trade policy. “We believe that the Government of Ghana will definitely have to tell us something about what they are going to do to salvage the situation at this point in time,” he added.
The 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports was announced by US President Donald Trump on April 2, 2025, as part of broader reciprocal trade measures also targeting China and the European Union, intended to counter perceived unfair trade practices.
