Namibia: Government Concerned Over US Tariff Hike, Warns of AGOA Impact

Namibia: Government Concerned Over US Tariff Hike, Warns of AGOA Impact

The government has expressed its concern regarding the recent decision by the United States government to impose reciprocal tariffs on several African countries, including a 21% tariff on Namibian goods.

Namibia voices concern over U.S. tariffs, warns of trade disruptions

WINDHOEK, April 4 (Xinhua) -- The Namibian government on Friday expressed concern over newly imposed U.S. tariffs, warning that the move has caused "turbulence in global trade" and could unfairly impact the country's exports. Read full story

ATAF’s Executive Secretary highlights the importance of taxpayers at NamRA’s Tax Appreciation Day

Mr. Logan Wort emphasized the critical role of taxpayers in fostering economic growth and sustaining public services. Mr Sam Shivute, Commissioner of NamRA and ATAF Council Vice-Chairman with Mr Logan Wort, Executive Secretary of ATAF. The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) recently celebrated Taxpayer Appreciation Day, an event dedicated to honouring the contributions of taxpayers to the nation's development. The ceremony featured key addresses fro…

Trump’s 21% tariff shakes Namibia’s exports, threatens Agoa trade benefits

The government says United States (US) president Donald Trump’s decision to slap a 21% tarrif duty on Namibian imports could disrupt established supply chains, negatively affect export earnings, and impact the stability of its products on the global market. The government says the tariffs, which have sent markets tumbling worldwide, could override the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). The act was approved by the US Congress in May 2000 …

Trump hits Namibia with 21% trade tariffs – News Stand

CHAMWE KAIRA  The United States has imposed a 21% import tariff on Namibian goods, a move expected to affect key exports such as diamonds, uranium, fish, and beef.  U.S. President Donald Trump, in his announcement, cited the long-term decline in U.S. manufacturing as justification. “From 1997 to 2024, the United States lost around five million manufacturing jobs and experienced one of the largest drops in manufacturing employment in history,” he