Maimbo says US tariffs show Africa must trade more within the continent

NAMPA
2025-04-16
WINDHOEK, 16 April 2025 - Zambian candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, Samuel Maimbo, visited Namibia this week to meet with senior government officials and discuss his vision for the institution. (Photo: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 16 April 2025 - Zambian candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, Samuel Maimbo, visited Namibia this week to meet with senior government officials and discuss his vision for the institution. (Photo: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 16 APR (NAMPA) – The new United States (US) tariffs highlight the urgent need for African countries to strengthen trade among themselves, Dr Samuel Maimbo, Zambia’s candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, has said.
US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on almost all countries including Africa, with a baseline 10 per cent tariff on exports to the US and much higher rates for some nations.
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