
US Tariffs Cloud Africa’s Industrial Growth, Warns Zambian Expert
Zambian think tank leader Sydney Mwamba warns US tariffs threaten industrial growth and jobs across Africa, potentially slowing the continent’s economic momentum.
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Zambian think tank leader Sydney Mwamba warns US tariffs threaten industrial growth and jobs across Africa, potentially slowing the continent’s economic momentum.
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UK unemployment hits 4.7%, a four-year peak as job vacancies slide and U.S. tariffs squeeze manufacturers, signaling a cooling in the post-pandemic labor market.
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On August 7, the U.S. enacted sweeping tariffs, pushing average import duties to 17% and igniting fears of higher consumer costs, a global slowdown, and strained ties with key partners.
As the U.S. rolls out 10–41% tariffs on dozens of partners, experts question if this is true reciprocity or a power-driven stand-off.