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Ghana’s exporters buckle under 15% US tariff hike

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  • Ghana joins list of African nations hit by new US import duties effective August 7
  • Exporters say the measure, combined with a strong cedi, could devastate businesses

 

ACCRA, GHANA – Ghanaian exporters are warning of severe consequences for their livelihoods as a new 15 percent tariff on goods entering the United States takes off, adding to mounting economic pressures.

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