US Lifts Tariffs on Key Ghanaian Exports in Major Policy Reversal
ACCRA, Ghana – In a significant move for trade relations, the United States has officially lifted the 15% tariffs imposed earlier this year on cocoa and other vital agricultural exports from Ghana. The policy shift, enacted by an executive order from US President Donald Trump, became effective November 13, 2025.
The confirmation came directly from Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who announced the development on his social media channels early Monday. Minister Ablakwa highlighted the substantial economic benefit for the West African nation, estimating the reversal will boost Ghana’s annual revenue by approximately $60 million.
“This is a welcome development and a testament to the strong and cooperative relationship between our two nations,” Ablakwa stated. “The removal of these tariffs is a major relief for our farmers and a significant boost for our national economy.”
The lifted tariffs cover a wide range of Ghana’s key farm products, including cocoa beans, cashew nuts, avocados, bananas, mangoes, pineapples, coconut, ginger, and various peppers.
The decision is particularly impactful for Ghana’s cocoa sector. As the world’s second-largest producer of cocoa, Ghana exports approximately 78,000 metric tons of the commodity to the United States each year. The 15% tariff had placed a heavy burden on the industry, making its exports less competitive in the lucrative US market.
Economic analysts predict the policy reversal will be a “game-changer” for Ghana, stabilizing and potentially increasing revenue streams for thousands of farmers and agricultural businesses. The move is expected to strengthen trade ties and provide a more predictable environment for exporters in both countries.
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