Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that he has invited the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, to his office on Monday, April 7.

The invitation is geared towards getting clarity on the recent decision by President Donald Trump to impose a 10% tariff on goods imported from Ghana.

U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a set of tariffs, including a 34% levy on imports from China and a 20% tax on goods from the European Union, signalling a dramatic intensification of global trade tensions.

These sweeping measures also impact Ghana, which will face a 10% baseline import tax.

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Mr Ablakwa stated that the meeting would serve as an opportunity for Ambassador Palmer to offer explanations regarding the rationale behind the tariff, which has stirred significant concern among local businesses and policymakers in Ghana.

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"I can confirm that I have invited US Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Virginia Palmer to my office on Monday morning to provide clarifications and reasons for President Trump's imposition of 10% tariff on Ghana," he said in his statement.

Already, the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana is expressing concern over the recent decision by the United States government.

The Association in a press statement issued on Friday, April 4, condemned the move, calling it a disregard for the protocols and principles of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and warned that it will have severe consequences for Ghana’s economy.