Tag : Us tarrifs
Lesotho under US tariff pressure: state of national disaster declared
Faced with the economic threat, Lesotho declares a state of national disaster. At issue: Donald Trump's tariff policy, which calls for 50% tariffs on the ... Read More
US Tariffs: EU and Mexico hit back Trump’s measures
The trade war intensifies. Donald Trump has announces imposition of 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1st. The decision ... Read More
United States: black hair industry under tariff pressure
A blow to the African-American hair industry: Tariffs imposed on Chinese imports are hitting hard a sector largely held by black entrepreneurs. The vast majority ... Read More
Africa: the AfDB revises its growth forecasts downwards
The African Development Bank lowers its growth forecasts for the continent to 3.9% in 2025, i.e. 0.2 points below its previous estimates. This revision is ... Read More
Steel: US tariffs hit Europe
Since march 12th 2025, US tariffs of 25% on foreign steel and aluminum have hit the European steel industry hard. Immediate consequence: one million tonnes ... Read More