The Impact of the Trump Tariffs on African Countries – Implications for Workers and Trade Justice

This session examined the resurgence of U.S. protectionism under the Trump administration and its evolving impact on African economies, industries, and workers. The reinstatement and expansion of tariffs on selected imports; including textiles, metals, and agricultural products, has far-reaching implications for trade, employment, and industrial development across the continent. 

The Trade Union Trade Talks (TUTT) is a joint initiative of FES Geneva and the Africa Labour Research and Education Institute (ALREI) of ITUC-Africa. This series provides a dynamic space for trade unions, policymakers, researchers, international organizations, and media to exchange knowledge and shape the conversation on trade policies that affect African workers, particularly in the context of the the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Moderator: Dr. Hod Anyigba, Executive Director, ALREI & Chief Economist, ITUC-Africa

Speaker: Colette Van der Ven, Founder and Director Tulip Consulting