The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has reaffirmed Ghana’s strong relationship with the US, despite recent shifts in American trade policy under President Donald Trump.
Speaking in her first media engagement, Palmer emphasized that Ghana remains an important ally.
“No matter the change in language or focus, Ghana is a really important partner of the United States and will continue to be so,” she stated.
Her comments come in response to President Trump’s latest executive order, which imposes sweeping tariffs on exports to the US.
Under the new directive, Ghanaian goods will face a 10% levy, a move that has sparked concerns about its impact on bilateral trade and economic ties.
The tariffs, set to take effect on April 5, fall under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 and are aimed at addressing trade imbalances.
Countries with significant trade surpluses with the US will be subjected to customized tariffs, calculated at half the rate those nations impose on American exports.
Despite the policy shift, Ambassador Palmer’s remarks signal Washington’s continued commitment to maintaining strong diplomatic and economic relations with Ghana.
However, how these new tariffs will shape future trade dynamics remains to be seen.
