The government of Ghana has announced that it has received official confirmation from the United States of America that the 15% tariff imposed on Ghana\u2019s cocoa and selected agricultural exports has been fully removed.<\/p>\n
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed the development in a Facebook post on Monday, November 24, 2025, noting that U.S. diplomats formally communicated the decision to Ghana\u2019s Mission in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n
According to Mr. Ablakwa, the reversal took effect on November 13, 2025, following the signing of a new Executive Order by U.S. President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n
The tariff removal rolls back a policy introduced during Trump administration, which had placed significant cost burdens on Ghana\u2019s cocoa exports to the American market.<\/p>\n
The rescission covers not only cocoa but a wide range of Ghanaian agricultural products, including cashew nuts, avocados, bananas, mangoes, oranges, limes, plantains, pineapples, guavas, coconuts, ginger, and assorted peppers.<\/p>\n
Government officials estimate that with Ghana exporting an average of 78,000 metric tons of cocoa beans to the U.S. annually\u2014at a spot price of about $5,300 per metric ton\u2014eliminating the tariff could yield an additional $60 million (approximately GHC 667 million) in revenue each year.<\/p>\n
The government has welcomed the announcement, describing it as a major boost to one of Ghana\u2019s most strategic export sectors.<\/p>\n
The U.S. remains the world\u2019s largest importer of chocolate and cocoa products, making tariff-free access particularly critical for Ghana\u2019s export earnings and market competitiveness.<\/p>\n
Mr. Ablakwa added that Ghana and the United States are committed to strengthening cooperation and advancing mutually beneficial economic relations in the years ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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