US Ambassador Palmer talked with Ghana leaders about new taxes on their goods. President Trump put a 10% tax on stuff Ghana sends to America. He also taxed China at 34% and Europe at 20%. These moves made many countries upset with America. Palmer met with Foreign Minister Ablakwa plus trade officials last Monday to explain things better.
Palmer said America did not pick on Ghana especially. The tax comes from a 1977 law about fixing trade problems between countries. She told them good news—oil, gas, and energy items from Ghana face no new taxes. Both sides talked about leaving out cocoa and clothes from these taxes as well. They promised to help each other stop any job cuts that might happen.
Ghana plans to continue talking with American officials in normal country-to-country ways. They hope to reduce these taxes' impact on Ghana businesses. Four government groups from Ghana will work on this problem together. These include foreign affairs, Trade, Farming, and Industry leaders. They want to protect their local companies from losing money because of these new American rules.
The meeting showed both countries still want to work together even with these problems. Palmer listened to what worried Ghana most about these taxes. Ghana leaders asked clear questions about which products might stay tax-free. They fear farmers and factory workers might suffer if prices go up on Ghana goods sold in America. They hope friendly talks between the countries will solve these trade troubles soon.
Palmer said America did not pick on Ghana especially. The tax comes from a 1977 law about fixing trade problems between countries. She told them good news—oil, gas, and energy items from Ghana face no new taxes. Both sides talked about leaving out cocoa and clothes from these taxes as well. They promised to help each other stop any job cuts that might happen.
Ghana plans to continue talking with American officials in normal country-to-country ways. They hope to reduce these taxes' impact on Ghana businesses. Four government groups from Ghana will work on this problem together. These include foreign affairs, Trade, Farming, and Industry leaders. They want to protect their local companies from losing money because of these new American rules.
The meeting showed both countries still want to work together even with these problems. Palmer listened to what worried Ghana most about these taxes. Ghana leaders asked clear questions about which products might stay tax-free. They fear farmers and factory workers might suffer if prices go up on Ghana goods sold in America. They hope friendly talks between the countries will solve these trade troubles soon.
