US lifts tariff barrier

The United States has removed a 10 percent tariff on Botswana's diamond exports, restoring duty-free access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. This move provides a critical economic boost to Botswana's diamond-dependent economy, though officials warn that future trade access remains uncertain.
Botswana’s diamond industry has gained a significant boost following the United States’ removal of a temporary 10 percent tariff on imports from the country, restoring duty-free access for Botswana-origin exports.
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