‘We’ll continue to engage’- US Ambassador after meeting Ablakwa on 10% tariff

U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has reaffirmed the strength of U.S.- Ghana relations, despite ongoing discussions over a newly imposed 10% U.S. tariff on Ghanaian exports.

Ambassador Palmer made the remarks following a closed-door meeting with Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

The meeting, which lasted over an hour, focused on the potential impact of the tariff and its broader implications for trade relations between the two countries.

Speaking to the media afterward, Ambassador Palmer expressed optimism about the state of bilateral ties.

“I had a great conversation with the minister of foreign affairs, and we talked about how the relationship with Ghana is very strong, and how we can keep it going that way. The sort of detail of what the tariffs are and some things the United States and Ghana can do to improve the relationship,” she stated.

While acknowledging the concerns raised by the Ghanaian government, the Ambassador stressed that both sides remain committed to ongoing dialogue and cooperation.

Responding to questions about possible advantages Ghana might gain under the new tariff regime, she added, “I hope Ghana will get some benefits vis-à-vis its competitors.”