The Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Samson Asaki Awingobit, has characterized the introduction of a 10% tariff on imports by the United States as a considerable setback for exporters in Ghana.
He highlighted the negative repercussions this tariff will have on the business sector, particularly for those engaged in export operations.
During an interview on Thursday, April 3, Awingobit voiced his apprehensions regarding the difficulties the tariff presents to Ghanaian enterprises.
“This is undoubtedly a significant blow to the Ghanaian business sector, especially for exporters,” he remarked.
He urged the Government of Ghana to take action and devise strategies to alleviate the impact of the tariff.
“We expect that the Government of Ghana will provide us with information on how they plan to address this situation promptly,” he added.
On April 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced extensive tariffs aimed at several nations, which included a 34% tariff on imports from China, a 20% tax on goods from the European Union, and a 10% tariff on exports from Ghana.
The White House stated that these measures are reciprocal tariffs intended to counter what the US views as unfair trade practices.
