Why have Donald Trump’s trade tariffs hit Tunisia hard?

The olive oil sector in Tunisia, affected by tariffs of 28 percent within the package announced by Washington to global imports, fears for its viability in the US market, where the Maghreb country maintained a strong position, alerted experts to EFE. “The most affected will be those who work in bulk and who have not yet invested in added value or bottling. In Tunisia, thousands of families live off the olive tree. This measure can be devastating…

Why have Donald Trump’s trade tariffs hit Tunisia hard?

US President Donald Trump's 'liberation' tariffs are set to impact some of the world's poorest and most vulnerable countries, particularly Tunisia, a North African nation already grappling with crippling debt. On 2 April, Trump announced that he would impose higher tariffs on dozens of nations with significant trade surpluses with the US. "These tariffs seek to address the injustices of global trade, re-shore manufacturing, and drive economic gr…

The American Chamber of Commerce in Tunisia (AMCHAM Tunisia) takes note of the recent tariff decisions announced by the US administration and expresses its concern about their potential impact on trade between Tunisia and the United States. These new measures raise legitimate questions among Tunisian and American companies operating within the framework of the Tunisian-American economic partnership. Aware of the stakes, the AmCham Tunisia carefu…