Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has invited US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, to his office on Monday to discuss the recent imposition of a 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports by the US. The move, announced by President Donald Trump, has raised concerns among Ghanaian exporters and policymakers.
Minister Ablakwa aims to obtain clarifications and reasons behind the tariff imposition, which could significantly impact Ghana’s export sector and bilateral trade relations with the US ². The meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday morning at the Minister’s office.
The US tariff, part of a broader package of trade restrictions targeting countries including China and the European Union, has sparked worries about the economic fallout for Ghana. Local exporters and trade stakeholders have warned that the move could disrupt Ghana’s export sector and strain relations with the US.
As Ghana seeks to navigate this trade challenge, Minister Ablakwa’s meeting with Ambassador Palmer is expected to shed light on the US decision-making process and potential avenues for resolution. The outcome of the meeting will be closely watched by Ghanaian businesses and trade experts.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
