WTO DG warns of global economic impact from new US tariffs The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has warned that recent tariffs imposed by the United States could significantly affect global trade and economic growth. On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced global tariffs on all imports, including a 14 per cent tariff on goods from Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday, Okonjo-Iweala emphasised that the WTO is closely monitoring the situation and engaging with member countries about the potential economic impacts. She noted that many WTO members...