U.S. Ambassador Reaffirms Strong Ties Amid Ghana-U.S. Tariff Dispute

Accra, Ghana – April 7, 2025 – U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has reassured that U.S.-Ghana relations remain strong, despite ongoing discussions over a newly imposed 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports.

🔴 “The U.S.-Ghana relationship is very strong, and we are committed to keeping it that way,” Ambassador Palmer stated after a closed-door meeting with Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

Key Discussions

🕒 The meeting lasted over an hour and focused on:
🔹 The impact of the tariff on Ghana’s exports and economy.
🔹 Ways to improve trade relations between the two countries.
🔹 Potential benefits for Ghana under the new tariff regime.

Ambassador Palmer’s Remarks

💬 “We had a great conversation about the details of the tariffs and ways the U.S. and Ghana can work together to strengthen our trade partnership,” she noted.

📈 While acknowledging Ghana’s concerns, she emphasized that both sides are committed to dialogue and cooperation to navigate the new trade landscape.

🤝 On whether Ghana could gain any advantages under the new tariff system, she expressed hope that “Ghana will benefit vis-à-vis its competitors.”

Next Steps

📢 The Ghanaian government is expected to continue discussions with the U.S. to seek potential adjustments or compensatory trade opportunities.

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