Trade Wars - Namibia caught in the crossfire

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The U.S. has slapped a 21% tariff on Namibian exports as part of President Trump’s sweeping new trade measures affecting over 180 countries. Economist Salomo Heii warns of the negative impact on global trade and suggests Namibia should strengthen African free trade agreements to reduce reliance on major economies like the U.S. Could this be a turning point for Namibia’s trade strategy?

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