Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that China will now impose zero tariffs on all Ghanaian exports—a game-changing move to boost bilateral trade and economic growth. The announcement follows strategic talks held on June 11 with China’s Foreign Minister, H.E. Wang Yi, during the China-Africa Summit in Changsha.
“China is offering 0% tariff on 100% of Ghanaian exports. This will strengthen our export base, create jobs, and foster entrepreneurship,” Ablakwa said. He noted that China remains Ghana’s top trading partner, with bilateral trade exceeding $11 billion in 2024 alone.
The meeting also explored plans to establish an electric vehicle manufacturing hub in Ghana, using the country’s lithium resources and expanding cooperation on bauxite development for an integrated aluminium industry. Both sides agreed to soon sign a special Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to solidify these collaborations.
Ablakwa emphasized that the deal reflects President Mahama’s proactive diplomatic approach to transforming Ghana through strategic alliances. “This is how we build a 21st-century Ghana—through productive partnerships, not dependency,” he affirmed.