Ghana has received official confirmation from the United States that the 15 percent tariff previously imposed on its cocoa and selected agricultural products has been lifted.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced on Monday, November 24, that U.S. officials informed Ghana the tariff removal took effect on November 13, 2025, following a new Executive Order from former President Donald Trump.
According to Ablakwa, the tariff rollback applies not only to cocoa but also to a variety of Ghanaian exports such as cashew nuts, avocados, bananas, mangoes, oranges, limes, plantains, pineapples, guavas, coconuts, ginger, and different types of peppers.
Ghana exports roughly 78,000 metric tonnes of cocoa annually to the U.S., with the current price at about US$5,300 per metric tonne. The reversal is expected to boost Ghana’s revenue by approximately US$60 million (around GH₵667 million) each year.
The Minister welcomed the development, highlighting the U.S. as the world’s largest market for chocolate and cocoa products. He further emphasized that Ghana and the United States will continue to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in mutually beneficial areas.
