Nigerian Exporters face challenges under US Tariff Regulations

Nigerian exporters have expressed concerns that over 70% of their shipments to the United States have been refused entry or put on hold since the full enforcement of President Donald Trump’s 14% tariff regulations on April 2, 2025.

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AAJ Express Logistics Limited’s Chief Commercial Officer, Ini Daniel, stated that Nigerian exporters are grappling with unprecedented challenges in shipping goods to the US. He noted that cargo and courier companies are encountering severe difficulties with clearance into the United States, resulting in a crisis for exporters

Daniel said, “This dilemma is not unique to Nigeria; exporters from various European nations, China, and other African countries are similarly affected by the new regulations.” He added that exporters are left in a fog of confusion, as officials have not provided clear explanations for the refusals.

The Nigerian Customs Service recently reported a 24.4% decline in export activity in the first quarter of 2025 compared to Q1 2024. Daniel advised Nigerian exporters to temporarily suspend shipments to the US until clearer guidelines are established by US Customs.

He said, “With uncertainty hanging in the air, exporters are anxiously awaiting clarity on demand and hope for a resolution that will allow them to resume smooth trading operations with the United States.” Industry experts are urging caution until the situation is resolved