In response to President Trump’s recent decision to impose a 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has officially invited the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Virginia Palmer, for a discussion on Monday, April 7, 2025.
The meeting is expected to address the rationale behind the tariff, its economic impact on Ghana, and potential diplomatic responses.
The new trade measure has sparked concern among Ghanaian businesses, particularly in sectors such as cocoa, textiles, and agriculture, which rely on exports to the U.S. for revenue and growth.
In a post on his official Facebook page the Minister saod “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 Trumps imposition of 10% tariff on Ghana”.
President Trump’s administration announced the tariff early this week as part of a broader strategy aimed at adjusting trade balances with several countries.
