Yes, Malawi is among countries on the list of United States’ Reciprocal Tariffs

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Economy

Yes, Malawi is among countries on the list of United States’ Reciprocal Tariffs

FACT-CHECKED by iVerify

April 3, 2025

The United States has imposed tariffs on other countries that also impose tariffs on goods imported from the United States. The US President Donald Trump announced the new policy on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. And the circulating screenshot of list of countries that have been targeted by the United States in its reciprocal tariffs policy includes Malawi. And iVerify Malawi has found that Malawi is indeed among more than 180 countries affected by the decision.

Claim

Malawi among countries affected by US Reciprocal Tariffs

Rating Justification

iVerify Malawi verified the list that includes Malawi as one of the countries on the United States’ Reciprocal Tariffs list and determined that it is true. To arrive at the verdict, iVerify Malawi checked different legitimate online sites covering the issue of new tariffs policy in the US. Lists of countries affected that different publications published were verified and it was found that Malawi is among them.

Evidence and References

List of affected African countries as published by Business Insider
https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/full-list-of-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-for-african-countries/dtyf6fp

List of all affected countries as published by the Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/graphics/USA-TRUMP/TARIFFS/zgvojjgxmpd/

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