Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods in goodwill gesture to Trump

President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump said the US would impose an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe.

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The move comes days after Trump imposed 18% tariffs on Zimbabwean exports to the US.

"This measure is intended to facilitate the expansion of American imports within the Zimbabwean market, while simultaneously promoting the growth of Zimbabwean exports destined for the United States," Mnangagwa said on X.

Zimbabwe has had strained diplomatic relations with the US since it adopted a controversial land policy about 25 years ago, and because of its poor human rights record.