President of the republic of Ghana, H.E John Dramani Mahama, has welcomed China’s zero-tariff policy on selected Ghanaian exports, describing it as a strategic opportunity to expand the country’s trade footprint.
Speaking during his encounter with the press at the Jubilee House, President Mahama said the Chinese incentive is a clear signal encouraging Ghana to increase its export volumes.
President Mahama contrasted China’s approach with the evolving trade policies of the United States. He recalled that in the past, African nations benefited from zero-tariff access to the U.S. market under long-standing trade agreements, which were the result of years of negotiation and goodwill.
However, he noted that under the Trump administration, the U.S. shifted from cooperative diplomacy to a more transactional stance. This shift led to the imposition of tariffs—up to 15 percent—on goods from several African countries, including Ghana, based on the sentiment that America was being taken for granted.
With U.S. trade policy now presenting new barriers for Ghanaian exports, Mr. Mahama emphasized the importance of diversifying Ghana’s trade partnerships.
The President urged policymakers to seize the opportunity provided by China’s tariff-free policy to strengthen the country’s export sector and ensure long-term economic resilience.
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