Trump Adjusts Tariff Rates Ahead of August 1 Deadline: Which African Countries Affected?

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Trump Adjusts Tariff Rates Ahead of August 1 Deadline: Which African Countries Affected?
On Thursday, just before the Friday deadline, Trump signed a decree imposing duties of 15% to 41% on goods from over 60 countries, set to take effect next Thursday.

Affected African nations by rate:

🟠30%: Algeria, Libya, South Africa

🟠25%: Tunisia

🟠15%: Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, DRC, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
On April 2, Trump announced a 10% tariff on all imports, with higher rates for 57 countries starting April 9.
However, after over 75 countries opted for talks, the higher tariffs were suspended and a 10% rate applied for 90 days, initially until July 9, extended to August 1.
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