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| How South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana are hit by Donald Trump's tariffs | How South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana are hit by Donald Trump's tariffs |
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| Donald Trump's tariffs come as many African countries grapple with the recent US aid cuts | Donald Trump's tariffs come as many African countries grapple with the recent US aid cuts |
| Several African nations are among the countries hit by sweeping tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on the US' global trading partners. | Several African nations are among the countries hit by sweeping tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on the US' global trading partners. |
| Trump has announced a minimum of 10% tariff on all imports to the US and additional "reciprocal tariffs" for 20 African countries, including 30% for South Africa. | |
| Other African countries hit with extra tariffs include 50% for Lesotho, 47% for Madagascar, 40% for Mauritius and 37% for Botswana. | Other African countries hit with extra tariffs include 50% for Lesotho, 47% for Madagascar, 40% for Mauritius and 37% for Botswana. |
| Nigerian exports were hit too - at 14%. | Nigerian exports were hit too - at 14%. |
| Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal and Liberia were among those countries whose exports to the US will be subject to the baseline tariff of 10%. | Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal and Liberia were among those countries whose exports to the US will be subject to the baseline tariff of 10%. |
| Trump said the reciprocal tariffs were "for countries that treat us badly". | Trump said the reciprocal tariffs were "for countries that treat us badly". |
| During Wednesday's announcement at the White House, the Republican president said that the US had been taken advantage of by "cheaters" and had been "pillaged" by foreigners. | During Wednesday's announcement at the White House, the Republican president said that the US had been taken advantage of by "cheaters" and had been "pillaged" by foreigners. |
| "Our taxpayers have been ripped off for more than 50 years, but it is not going to happen any more," Trump said. | "Our taxpayers have been ripped off for more than 50 years, but it is not going to happen any more," Trump said. |
| "It's our declaration of economic independence," he added while holding up a chart showing a list of countries that charge higher tariffs on US goods, impose "non-tariff" barriers to US trade or have otherwise acted in ways US officials feel undermine American economic goals. | "It's our declaration of economic independence," he added while holding up a chart showing a list of countries that charge higher tariffs on US goods, impose "non-tariff" barriers to US trade or have otherwise acted in ways US officials feel undermine American economic goals. |
| South Africa is included in the long list of countries dubbed the "worst offenders", which also involve China, Japan and the European Union - that now face higher US rates - payback for unfair trade policies, Trump said. | South Africa is included in the long list of countries dubbed the "worst offenders", which also involve China, Japan and the European Union - that now face higher US rates - payback for unfair trade policies, Trump said. |
| According to the list, South Africa charges 60% on US imports - although this is not just tariffs - and in turn, Trump said his country would implement a "discounted" 30% tariff on South Africa - one of Africa's biggest and most developed economies. | According to the list, South Africa charges 60% on US imports - although this is not just tariffs - and in turn, Trump said his country would implement a "discounted" 30% tariff on South Africa - one of Africa's biggest and most developed economies. |
| "They have got some bad things going on in South Africa. You know, we are paying them billions of dollars, and we cut the funding because a lot of bad things are happening in South Africa," he said, before going on to name other countries. | "They have got some bad things going on in South Africa. You know, we are paying them billions of dollars, and we cut the funding because a lot of bad things are happening in South Africa," he said, before going on to name other countries. |
| In a statement, the South African presidency condemned the new tariffs as "punitive", saying they could "serve as a barrier to trade and shared prosperity". | In a statement, the South African presidency condemned the new tariffs as "punitive", saying they could "serve as a barrier to trade and shared prosperity". |
| The White House released a list of roughly 100 countries and the tariff rates that the US would impose on what Trump dubbed "liberation day" for the American people. | The White House released a list of roughly 100 countries and the tariff rates that the US would impose on what Trump dubbed "liberation day" for the American people. |
| In addition, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles, a move likely to drive up vehicle stocks in African countries which rely heavily on imports from Japan, Germany and China. | In addition, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles, a move likely to drive up vehicle stocks in African countries which rely heavily on imports from Japan, Germany and China. |
| The US is expected to start charging the 10% tariffs on 5 April, with the higher duties for certain nations starting on 9 April. | The US is expected to start charging the 10% tariffs on 5 April, with the higher duties for certain nations starting on 9 April. |
| African countries like South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya have long had open trade agreements with the US, and the new tariffs could significantly affect existing economic ties. | African countries like South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya have long had open trade agreements with the US, and the new tariffs could significantly affect existing economic ties. |
| The tariffs come as many African countries are already grappling with the effects of US foreign aid cuts, which provided health and humanitarian assistance to vulnerable countries. | The tariffs come as many African countries are already grappling with the effects of US foreign aid cuts, which provided health and humanitarian assistance to vulnerable countries. |
| Trump announced the aid freeze on his first day in office in January as part of a review into the US government spending. | Trump announced the aid freeze on his first day in office in January as part of a review into the US government spending. |
| US-South Africa relations have deteriorated sharply since Trump returned to power. | US-South Africa relations have deteriorated sharply since Trump returned to power. |
| Trump and his ally, South-Africa born Elon Musk, have singled out South Africa, in particular criticising it over its land reform policies that they say discriminate against white farmers. | Trump and his ally, South-Africa born Elon Musk, have singled out South Africa, in particular criticising it over its land reform policies that they say discriminate against white farmers. |
| Economists say the new tariffs mark a clear departure from the more open trade policies that have previously defined US-Africa relations. | Economists say the new tariffs mark a clear departure from the more open trade policies that have previously defined US-Africa relations. |
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