How US Tariffs and Chinese supply chains are affecting Nigerian shoppers

How US Tariffs and Chinese supply chains are affecting Nigerian shoppers

Electronics, household appliances and industrial parts sourced from China now carry higher import costs, while delays and shortages force Nigerian retailers to adjust pricing, inventory and sourcing strategies. Consumers face steeper prices on smartphones, laptops and home goods and may find popular models out of stock. At the same time, local businesses scramble to secure alternative suppliers or pass costs onto buyers. Below are detailed insig…

US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains – The Mail & Guardian

The United States has ushered in a new era of protectionism with sweeping tariff increases targeting steel, aluminium and vehicles. With some levies climbing as high as 25%, the effects are being felt not only in US boardrooms but across global value chains and, notably, throughout Africa. Companies have already begun reshaping their production and shipping routes in response. The tariffs, which particularly hit imports from countries such as Ch…

Tariffs Are Back—What’s the Impact on Global Supply Chains?

In recent months, the conversation around trade tariffs has re-emerged, with former President Donald Trump’s trade policies making headlines once again. Although Trump is no longer in office, his administration’s approach to tariffs continues to shape global supply chains in significant ways. These tariffs, initially implemented in 2018 during his tenure, had far-reaching consequences for…