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Flash Episode: Assessing The Impact Of Trump’s Tariffs On Africa

Flash Episode: Assessing The Impact Of Trump’s Tariffs On Africa

Next Africa

April 3, 202512m 32s

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Show Notes

President Trump imposed the steepest American tariffs in a century as he steps up his campaign to reshape the global economy. Many African countries have been hit with the so-called reciprocal tariffs including a 31% levy on South Africa and 50% on Lesotho. 

Bloomberg Economics Africa Economist Yvonne Mhango joins Jennifer Zabasajja to explain what the impacts of these tariffs will be on African Economies - and what the global trade war could mean for hopes of growth.

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