Uganda has been officially confirmed as not being included in the latest Section 301 tariff measures announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on July 23. The clarification was issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kampala following numerous inquiries from the public seeking confirmation about whether Uganda had been affected by the newly announced U.S. trade actions. The embassy emphasized that Uganda does not appear on the list of economies subject to the latest tariffs, helping to address uncertainty among businesses, exporters, and the wider public.
The USTR’s July 23 announcement outlines trade measures taken under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 following investigations into concerns involving forced labor in global supply chains. According to the published determination, the measures apply only to specifically identified economies, and Uganda is not among those listed. The clarification reassures Ugandan exporters and investors that existing trade relations with the United States remain unchanged by the latest action.
Explaining the decision, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer stated, “President Trump recognizes that decades of moral suasion have not eradicated forced labor from global supply chains.” He added that the Section 301 actions are intended to address what the United States considers both a human rights issue and an unfair trade practice through targeted enforcement measures.
The U.S. Embassy in Kampala encouraged the public to rely on official government communications for accurate information regarding U.S. trade policy. In its public notice, the embassy stated, “Uganda is not included on USTR’s Section 301 tariffs list announced on July 23,” directing readers to the official USTR announcement for further details. The clarification is intended to dispel misinformation and provide certainty to businesses and stakeholders engaged in trade between Uganda and the United States.
