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As of Friday, April 18, 2025, here's the latest update on tariffs concerning Afghanistan: United States Tariffs on Afghanistan: Baseline Tariff: As part of a broader trade policy shift, the United States has imposed a 10% baseline tariff on goods imported from Afghanistan. This tariff went into effect on April 5, 2025, and applies to most imports from nearly all countries.   "Discounted Reciprocal Tariff": While Afghanistan charges a relatively high tariff of 49% on goods exported from the U.S., the "discounted reciprocal tariff" applied by the U.S. on Afghan goods is set at 10%. This matches the baseline tariff. Impact on Afghan Exports: Afghan officials and business representatives have voiced concerns that this 10% tariff will negatively impact their already fragile economy and reduce their exports to the U.S. Key Afghan exports to the U.S. include hand-woven carpets, saffron, and dried fruits. End of GSP Benefits: Afghanistan, as a least developed country, previously benefited from tariff exemptions under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for exports to the U.S. This new tariff regime has effectively ended those benefits. Afghanistan's Trade Relations: Trade Deficit with the U.S.: In 2024, the U.S. imported $22.6 million worth of goods from Afghanistan, while U.S. exports to Afghanistan were $11.4 million, resulting in a U.S. trade deficit of $11.1 million with Afghanistan.   Key Exports to the U.S.: Afghanistan's main exports to the U.S. include handwoven carpets, saffron, and dried fruits. Smaller quantities of other agricultural and handicraft products are also exported.   Trade Agreements: Afghanistan is part of several regional trade agreements, including: South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) Economic Cooperation Organization Trade Agreement (ECOTA) Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) Preferential Trade Agreement with India Chabahar Agreement (with Iran and India) Reactions to the Tariffs: The Taliban's Ministry of Industry and Commerce has urged the U.S. and other countries to adopt a "constructive and supportive approach" to trade with Afghanistan, warning that the tariffs will disproportionately harm the Afghan people and hinder their economic recovery. They also noted that Afghanistan does not impose tariffs on many U.S. goods and offers preferential treatment to international exporters.   Afghan entrepreneurs and the local community are expected to bear the brunt of these tariffs, potentially affecting start-up ventures, small enterprises, and women entrepreneurs who are heavily involved in the handicraft industry.   In summary, the United States has recently imposed a 10% tariff on imports from Afghanistan, ending previous tariff exemptions under the GSP. This move has been met with concern from Afghan authorities and businesses, who fear it will damage their fragile economy and reduce vital exports to the U.S. Afghanistan continues to participate in various regional trade agreements to foster its international trade relations

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Based on the most recent data (2024), the top imports to the United States from Afghanistan by value are: Edible fruits, nuts, peel of citrus fruit, melons ($9.07 Million) - Primarily grapes and other nuts. Carpets and other textile floor coverings ($4.38 Million) - Notably hand-knotted carpets. Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations ($2.08 Million) Coffee, tea, mate and spices ($1.94 Million) Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques ($1.00 Million) Regarding which states in the U.S. can manufacture the same types of goods: Edible fruits and nuts: California: Leads the nation in the production of grapes, almonds, pistachios, and walnuts.   Washington: Significant producer of apples, pears, and cherries.   Oregon: Known for hazelnuts and berries. Other states like Georgia (pecans), Texas (pecans, grapes), and New Mexico (pistachios) also have production.   Carpets and other textile floor coverings: While the U.S. has a textile manufacturing industry, the specific production of traditional, hand-knotted carpets similar to those imported from Afghanistan is limited. Historically, regions like Appalachia had a weaving tradition, but large-scale commercial production of these specific types of carpets is not prominent. There might be individual artisans or small workshops across various states that produce handmade rugs, but they wouldn't match the volume of imports. States with broader textile manufacturing include: North Carolina: Has a significant history in textile production.   South Carolina: Also a major textile manufacturing state. Georgia: Another important state for textile production. Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations: This is a broad category, and numerous states have food processing industries that create similar products. Examples include: California: With its vast agricultural output, has a large food processing sector.   Washington, Oregon, Idaho: Significant in fruit and vegetable processing. Texas, Florida, Georgia: Also have substantial food processing.   Coffee, tea, mate, and spices: Coffee and Tea: These are not commercially grown in most of the continental U.S. Hawaii has some coffee production. Tea is very limited.   Spices: Some spices like chili peppers are grown in states like New Mexico and California. However, the U.S. relies heavily on imports for a wide variety of spices .   Works of art, collectors' pieces, and antiques: This category is unique as it refers to items with artistic, historical, or cultural significance. While the U.S. has a vibrant arts and crafts scene and a market for antiques, it doesn't "manufacture" historical antiques or works of art from Afghanistan. Each state has artists and craftspeople producing contemporary works, and antique shops exist nationwide, but these are not replacements for the specific cultural heritage items imported. In summary, while the U.S. can produce agricultural goods and processed foods similar to some of Afghanistan's top exports, the unique, handcrafted nature of Afghan carpets and the specific category of antiques and works of art are not directly manufactured domestically on a comparable scale. The U.S. relies on imports for these specific types of goods.

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