Nigeria is among 67 countries hit with new import tariffs under a sweeping trade policy announced by US President Donald Trump. The “reciprocal-tariff” plan imposes a baseline 10% duty on all imports into the US, with higher rates for specific nations.
Under the new rules, Nigerian exports to the US will face a 15% tariff, matching rates for Ghana, Uganda, and several other African nations. South Africa, Algeria, and Libya will be charged 30%, while China tops the list at 30% plus extra duties. Brazil will face up to 50% on some products.
Trump says the move is about “fairness” and ending trade imbalances, but trade experts warn it could spark retaliation and disrupt global supply chains. For Nigeria, the tariffs threaten plans to grow non-oil exports, particularly agricultural and manufactured goods, to the US market.
Industry stakeholders fear the measure will strain Nigeria–US trade relations, with some predicting affected countries will seek alternative trade partners.
Whether the tariffs will lead to new trade concessions or trigger a wave of protectionist retaliation remains uncertain.
