Africa’s Major Trade Bloc Considers Unified Action on US Tariffs Amid Pressure on Eight Members
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is stepping onto the stage with considerable resolve. Representing 19 member states and a population nearing 390 million, COMESA faces a formidable challenge: adapting to the U.S. tariff measures that have cast shadows over various African nations, both within and outside its bloc.
The economic ramifications of these tariffs, implemented by former President Donald Trump, have begun to weigh heavily on the economies of eight…