US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Botswana
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Botswana is a top diamond producer. A 10% tariff means natural diamonds from Botswana, which supply major jewelers, could see price increases. This is one of Africa's most stable economies.
Botswana tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Diamonds | 10% | USTR / official |
| Beef | 10% | USTR / official |
| Minerals | 10% | USTR / official |
| Soda Ash | 10% | USTR / official |
| Textiles | 10% | USTR / official |
Botswana trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.3B Small holdings
- Trade Surplus (Annual) $0.1B 2024 minimal trade
Botswana tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Botswana?
Botswana faces an effective US tariff of 10%, with Diamonds seeing the highest sector rate at 10%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Botswana sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Diamonds (10%), Beef (10%), Minerals (10%).
What does Botswana's tariff impact score mean?
26/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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