Ablakwa to meet U.S. Ambassador on April 7 over 10% tariff on Ghana exports
4th April 2025 1:27:32 PM
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Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called for a meeting with the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, set for Monday, April 7, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports.
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Ablakwa shared the news on his Facebook page, saying, “I can confirm that I have invited US Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Virginia Palmer to my office on Monday morning to provide clarifications and reasons for President Trump’s imposition of 10% tariff on Ghana.”
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The new tariff, which is part of a broader change in U.S. trade policy, has caused concern among Ghanaian businesses and government officials. Exporters, particularly in industries such as cocoa and textiles, are worried that the tariff could hurt Ghana's standing in the U.S. market.
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Ambassador Palmer, who has repeatedly highlighted the strong ties between the U.S. and Ghana, is expected to explain the reasons behind the tariff and discuss its potential effects on the economic relationship between the two nations.
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