LAGOS, Apr 24 (AGCNewsNet) – More than 70% of goods shipped from Nigeria to the United States have been rejected or delayed at U.S. airports since the enforcement of former President Donald Trump’s new tariff regulations on April 2, 2025.

This was revealed by Ini Daniel, Chief Commercial Officer at AAJ Express Logistics Limited, who described the situation as a major setback for Nigerian exporters. According to Daniel, the abrupt application of the new tariff policy has led to extensive shipping delays, confusion at entry points, and mounting losses for businesses engaged in transatlantic trade.

“Nigeria’s exporters are grappling with unprecedented challenges in shipping goods to the United States following the full enforcement of Trump’s new tariff regulations,” Daniel said. “Cargo and courier companies are facing severe difficulties with clearance into the U.S., resulting in a crisis for exporters.”

He added that the aviation sector has also been impacted, with airlines now offering reduced rates or even returning cargo at no cost due to the unpredictability of U.S. Customs clearance.

Exporters, he noted, have been left in the dark as no clear explanation has been provided for the wave of rejections. The issue, however, is not isolated to Nigeria. Exporters from Europe, China, and other African countries are also reportedly facing similar setbacks under the revised trade policy.

Daniel advised Nigerian exporters to consider suspending shipments to the United States until U.S. authorities offer clearer directives on the new tariff measures.

As confusion lingers, stakeholders across the trade and logistics sector are calling for urgent diplomatic engagement to resolve the impasse and restore confidence in Nigeria-U.S. trade relations.

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