- Ghana hopeful about reaching a tariff deal with the U.S
- U.S. announces 90-day suspension of extra tariffs (excluding China)
- Trade Minister sees opportunity to push for 0% tariffs on exports
The Government of Ghana is optimistic about securing a deal with the United States to remove newly introduced tariffs on major Ghanaian exports. This follows a recent policy shift by the Trump Administration, which on April 2 announced a 90-day suspension of additional tariffs—beyond the existing 10%—on imports from several countries, excluding China. The move has created an opening for renewed trade talks and diplomatic engagement.
At a recent business forum, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare, expressed cautious optimism, noting the potential this suspension brings for Ghana to push for improved trade conditions. “This 90-day reprieve from the reciprocal tariff arrangement gives us a window to renegotiate, with the hope of achieving a zero percent tariff,” she stated.
She also emphasized that the pause allows Ghana to evaluate the broader economic impact of the tariffs and to develop strategies to ease short-term pressures.
“This temporary relief gives us time to understand the full effects and implement measures to cushion the immediate impact,” she added.
