African trade ministers to meet over U.S. tariff concerns as they hit the continent’s exports hard – The North Africa Post

L’Afrique, victime collatérale de la folie tarifaire trumpienne

L’Afrique est protégée par la faiblesse de ses échanges avec les Etats-Unis. Mais le continent, qui a fortement développé ses relations avec la Chine, redoute les impacts indirects de la guerre commerciale sino-américaine.

African trade ministers to meet over U.S. tariff concerns as they hit the continent’s exports hard – The North Africa Post

Trade ministers from across Africa will gather on 14 April to discuss the implications of the new 10% tariff imposed by the United States on imports from several African nations. The tariffs, announced by president Donald Trump, are expected to severely impact African exporters, especially those reliant on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), […]

How African Businesses Are Reacting to U.S. Tariff Threats

The ripple effect of these tariff threats is already being felt, not just in boardrooms and factory floors, but in long-term investment planning, regional integration decisions, and the strategic direction of entire industries. African businesses, far from standing idle, are responding—but the responses vary depending on the sector, the country, and the degree of dependence on the U.S. market. This article explores how the private sector across …

Tariffs and emerging global trade wars: Will Africa step forward or step aside?

By: Professor Douglas BOATENG In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, warfare is no longer characterised by the cacophony of gunfire or the visible presence of soldiers. Instead, it manifests through trade bulletins and tariff declarations. Economic confrontations are redefining international relationships, disrupting supply chains, and jeopardising livelihoods, particularly for developing economies striving for access to global markets. Thi…