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Niël Terblanché The United States of America (USA), under President Donald Trump, has announced an increase in import tariffs affecting all trading partners, including Namibia, which will now face a reciprocal tariff of 21%. This move comes as Namibia maintains a 42% tariff on imported products from the USA. A statement from the White House explained that these tariffs aim to address the injustices of global trade, to reshore manufacturing, and drive economic growth for the American people. “Reciprocal trade is ‘America First’ trade because it increases our competitive edge, protects our sovereignty and strengthens our national and economic security,” the statement said. In 2024, the total goods trade between the USA and Namibia reached approximately N$7.8 billion. Exports to Namibia were calculated at approximately N$2.8 billion, reflecting a decrease of N$289.8 million from the previous year. Namibian exports to the USA were roughly N$4.9 billion, marking an increase of approximately N$2.565 billion. The “Liberation Day” tariffs, as announced by Trump, have raised concerns about a potential global trade war. Key US trading partners, including the European Union and Britain, have indicated they are preparing responses to this escalation, leading to nervous markets in Europe and America. Reciprocal tariffs mean the USA will impose tariffs on other countries equivalent to the tariffs those countries impose on goods from the USA. This approach could have implications for Namibia’s trade dynamics, particularly in light of existing trade agreements. Namibia is currently a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a USA trade program established in 2000 to promote economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa by providing eligible countries with duty-free access to that country’s market for over 6 400 products. Namibia’s continued eligibility for AGOA benefits was confirmed in December 2024, allowing the country to maintain its preferential access to US markets. While AGOA provides duty-free access for certain products, the overall trade environment may become more challenging if reciprocal tariffs lead to increased costs for Namibian exports. The imposition of new tariffs by the US could potentially affect Namibia’s exports under AGOA as well.