Ivory Coast farmers fear US tariffs will affect cocoa market

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Ivory Coast farmers fear US tariffs will affect cocoa market

In the Ivory Coast, cocoa farming has supported families for years, but the planned US tariffs have left farmers worried. Despite the temporary suspension, the farmers are concerned that the proposed tariffs will destabilise the local cocoa market and increase prices globally. Brenda Radido reports.

April 29, 2025