Beijing: President John Dramani Mahama on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, China. The meeting was part of President Mahama's State visit to China, following an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
According to Ghana News Agency, the focus of the meeting was on strengthening ties between Ghana and China, especially in light of global trade challenges. President Mahama emphasized the need for nations with shared values and interests to unite. This call for unity comes in response to the recent imposition of a 15 percent tariff on Ghana's exports to the United States, a consequence of a new trade order.
The tariff on Ghanaian goods entering the United States was introduced through an executive order by US President Donald J. Trump on July 31. The order aims to address what President Trump described as a national emergency caused by persistent trade deficits and imbalanced trade relations. President Mahama expressed Ghana's concerns regarding these US trade policies and highlighted the importance of building partnerships with countries like China to tackle economic challenges and promote fair trade practices.
