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Trump hits Botswana with tariffs in global trade slap

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Goods from Botswana exported to the United States may soon attract a 37% tariff in that country under President Donald Trump’s global tariff plan which he unveiled on Wednesday targeting nearly all countries in the world, including uninhabited islands.

By Press time yesterday, local trade officials were scrambling to understand the nuances of the tariffs and a possible response. Trade and Industry minister, Tiroeaone Ntsima, received but was yet to respond to Mmegi enquiries seeking to understand how Botswana could be affected by the US decision.

De Beers officials were equally studying the situation. Together with the government, De Beers is responsible for the country’s single most exposed commodity to US tariffs – diamonds.

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Trump hits Botswana with tariffs in global trade slap

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