Tag: DONALD TRUMP
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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order imposing a 15% import tariff on Nigeria and several other African countries, effective August 1, as part of a revised reciprocal tariff policy. This followed a 14% tariff on Nigerian exports in April, which was postponed for 90 days to allow trade agreement negotiations. Most negotiations…
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US President Donald Trump and EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen have announced they had reached an agreement to end a transatlantic tariffs dispute and prevent a trade war. The deal involves a uniform 15 percent tariff on EU exports to the US, including autos, replacing the current 25 percent tariff on automobiles. Additionally, the…
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U.S. President Donald Trump is intensifying his tariff policies by proposing over 10 percent duties on imports from smaller nations, including several in Africa and the Caribbean, aiming for “reciprocal” treatment. Some African countries, like Lesotho, face potential tariffs as high as 50 percent, though these are currently on hold for a period of…
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Five West African leaders—from Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau—are visiting Washington this week for a surprise three-day summit, announced by US President Donald Trump. The meeting, held from today July 9 to 11, is primarily focused on exploring “commercial opportunities” and marks Washington’s first significant diplomatic outreach to Africa since Trump’s return to office.…
