This measure aims to boost American imports in Zimbabwe, promote Zimbabwean exports to US, says Emmerson Mnangagwa
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa said he will direct the government to suspend all tariffs on US imports.
Mnangagwa posted on X on Saturday that this measure aims to boost American imports in Zimbabwe and promote Zimbabwean exports to the US.
“This action underscores our commitment to a framework of equitable trade and enhanced bilateral cooperation,” he said.
Stressing that reciprocal tariffs protect domestic jobs and industries, Mnangagwa said “Zimbabwe maintains a policy of fostering amicable relations with all nations, and cultivating adversarial relationships with none.”
US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs, ranging from 10% to 50% on imports from dozens of countries and economic regions, including Zimbabwe, whose exports to the US will face a 18% surcharge.
The European Union will face a 20% tariff, while China is subject to 34% reciprocal tariff, Vietnam 46%, Taiwan 32%, Japan 24% and India 26%, among others.
Some countries, such as Türkiye, the UK, Brazil, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Egypt and Saudi Arabia were each subjected to 10% baseline tariffs.
