The Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Samson Asaki Awingobit, has described the imposition of a 10% tariff on imports by the United States as a significant setback for Ghanaian exporters.
He emphasised the adverse impact the tariff would have on the business community, particularly those involved in export activities.
Speaking on the matter on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Thursday April 3, Awingobit expressed concern over the challenges the tariff poses to Ghanaian businesses.
“I must say it is a big blow to the Ghanaian business community, especially the exporters,” he stated.
He called on the Government of Ghana to address the issue and provide solutions to mitigate the effects of the tariff.
“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.
US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on April 2, 2025, targeting several countries, including a 34% tariff on Chinese imports, a 20% tax on European Union goods, and a 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports.
According to the White House, the measures are reciprocal tariffs designed to counter what the US perceives as unfair trade practices.
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