The Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Samson Asaki Awingobit, has described the United States' 10% tariff on imports from Ghana as a major setback for the country’s trading community.

He warned that the measure would adversely affect exporters and hinder business growth.

Speaking on Citi FM's Eyewitness News, Awingobit expressed hope that the government would step in to address the issue.

“I must say it is a big blow to the Ghanaian business community, especially the exporters,” he said.

“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.

On April 2, 2025, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced tariffs targeting several countries, including a 34% tariff on Chinese imports, a 20% tariff on goods from the European Union, and a 10% tariff on exports from Ghana.

According to the White House, the tariffs are intended to counter perceived unfair trade practices.

Awingobit emphasised that traders are keenly awaiting action from the government to mitigate the impact.

SA/MA

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