I will direct the Zimbabwean government to implement a suspension of all tariffs levied on goods originating from the United States.
As the United States (US) President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of 18 percent against the southern African nation of Zimbabwe, the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Saturday that he would suspend all taxes on commodities imported from the United States.
China, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates are the most important commercial partners for the mineral-rich nation, while the United States is the primary recipient of the country’s modest exports, which primarily consist of sugar and tobacco.
On X, the President wrote, “The principle of reciprocal tariffs, as a tool for safeguarding domestic employment and industrial sectors, holds merit.
“However, the Republic of Zimbabwe maintains a policy of fostering amicable relations with all nations, and cultivating adversarial relationships with none.
“In the spirit of constructing a mutually beneficial and positive relationship with the United States of America, under the leadership of President Trump, I will direct the Zimbabwean government to implement a suspension of all tariffs levied on goods originating from the United States.
“This measure is intended to facilitate the expansion of American imports within the Zimbabwean market, while simultaneously promoting the growth of Zimbabwean exports destined for the United States.
“This action underscores our commitment to a framework of equitable trade and enhanced bilateral cooperation.”