{
  "id": 13902688,
  "title": "Ghana risks 10% to 100% tariffs on exports to US under Trump’s threats as it moves to join BRICS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ghana-risks-10-to-100-tariffs-on-exports-to-us-under-trumps-threats-13902688",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T07:25:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ghana-risks-10-to-100-tariffs-on-exports-to-us-under-trumps-threats-as-it-moves-to-join-brics/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana is considering joining the BRICS grouping, which could expose the West African nation to potential tariffs from the United States, according to recent threats by former President Donald Trump. Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has officially conveyed the country's decision to join BRICS as a partner country, aiming to become a full member in the future. The potential tariffs from the US come as Ghana seeks to broaden its development partnerships, attract investment, and support industrialization. Ghana currently trades extensively with BRICS members, such as India, South Africa, and China. However, the US president has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS countries, with an additional 10% levy for countries aligning with what Trump calls the grouping's \"anti-American policies.\" Ghana's interest in BRICS predates the current administration, with a 2023 ministerial committee recommending membership. The government sees BRICS as an opportunity to reduce its reliance on the US dollar and explore alternative payment arrangements, such as using China's yuan for trade with Chinese suppliers. Ghana's Finance Ministry has also offered tariff concessions on some Chinese goods, though the specifics of these concessions and their implications remain unclear. Ghana is pursuing BRICS membership while maintaining a non-aligned foreign policy, but the potential tariffs from the US present a challenge that needs to be carefully considered.",
  "summary": "Ghana’s decision to seek BRICS partner status has raised questions about its exposure to US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, including an additional 10% levy for countries aligning with what the US president calls the grouping’s “anti-American policies” and a separate 100% warning tied to replacing the US dollar. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "Ghana risks 10% to 100% tariffs on exports to US under Trump’s threats as it moves to join BRICS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ghana-risks-10-to-100-tariffs-on-exports-to-us-under-trumps-threats",
        "published": "2026-10-12T04:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "BRICS: Ablakwa dispels fears that Ghana's application will affect its relations with its traditional partner countries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/brics-ablakwa-dispels-fears-that-ghanas-application-will-affect-its",
        "published": "2026-10-12T07:30:14.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}