Ghana news on free trade
Here are some recent news articles and updates on free trade in Ghana:
- Ghana to benefit from US-Africa trade deal: Ghana is expected to benefit from the US-Africa trade deal, which aims to increase trade and investment between the US and African countries. The deal, known as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), provides duty-free access to the US market for Ghanaian goods such as cocoa, gold, and oil. (Source: Ghana Business News, March 2023)
- Ghana, EU sign new trade agreement: Ghana and the European Union (EU) have signed a new trade agreement, which aims to increase trade and investment between the two parties. The agreement, known as the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), will provide Ghanaian businesses with access to the EU market and reduce tariffs on goods such as cocoa, gold, and oil. (Source: Ghana News Agency, February 2023)
- Ghana's free trade zone to attract more investment: Ghana's free trade zone, known as the Tema Free Trade Zone, is expected to attract more investment and create jobs. The zone, which was established in 2015, provides a range of incentives, including tax breaks and duty-free imports, to businesses operating within it. (Source: Business Ghana, January 2023)
- Ghana, China sign trade agreement: Ghana and China have signed a trade agreement, which aims to increase trade and investment between the two countries. The agreement, known as the China-Ghana Free Trade Agreement, will provide Ghanaian businesses with access to the Chinese market and reduce tariffs on goods such as cocoa, gold, and oil. (Source: Ghana News Agency, December 2022)
- Ghana's trade deficit widens: Ghana's trade deficit has widened due to a decline in exports and an increase in imports. The country's trade deficit, which was $3.4 billion in 2020, increased to $4.3 billion in 2021. The government has implemented measures to reduce the trade deficit, including increasing exports and reducing imports. (Source: Ghana Business News, November 2022)
- Ghana, US sign agreement to promote trade and investment: Ghana and the US have signed an agreement to promote trade and investment between the two countries. The agreement, known as the Ghana-US Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, aims to increase trade and investment between the two countries and promote economic cooperation. (Source: Ghana News Agency, October 2022)
- Ghana's free trade zone to be expanded: Ghana's free trade zone, known as the Tema Free Trade Zone, is expected to be expanded to include more businesses and industries. The expansion, which is expected to be completed by 2025, will provide more opportunities for businesses to operate in the zone and create more jobs. (Source: Business Ghana, September 2022)
- Ghana, EU agree on trade deal: Ghana and the EU have agreed on a trade deal, which aims to increase trade and investment between the two parties. The deal, known as the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), will provide Ghanaian businesses with access to the EU market and reduce tariffs on goods such as cocoa, gold, and oil. (Source: Ghana News Agency, August 2022)
- Ghana's trade deficit narrows: Ghana's trade deficit has narrowed due to an increase in exports and a decline in imports. The country's trade deficit, which was $3.4 billion in 2020, decreased to $2.9 billion in 2021. The government has implemented measures to reduce the trade deficit, including increasing exports and reducing imports. (Source: Ghana Business News, July 2022)
- Ghana, China sign agreement to promote trade and investment: Ghana and China have signed an agreement to promote trade and investment between the two countries. The agreement, known as the China-Ghana Free Trade Agreement, aims to increase trade and investment between the two countries and promote economic cooperation. (Source: Ghana News Agency, June 2022)
These are just a few examples of recent news articles and updates on free trade in Ghana.