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Nigerian goods headed to the United States will now attract a 15 per cent import duty under a fresh directive signed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The measure is part of Washington’s revised trade framework, which introduces higher levies on countries without reciprocal agreements. Nigeria is one of over 40 nations listed, alongside Ghana, Cameroon, Angola and several others.
The new policy follows months of stalled negotiations after an initial 14 per cent duty was announced earlier in the year. With no trade deal reached by the August 1 deadline, the increased rate automatically kicked in.
Trade observers say the move may drive up costs for Nigerian exports in U.S. markets and could test existing economic ties between both countries.
