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		<title>Botswana pushes for end to US tariffs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:44:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tariffs-containers.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tariffs-containers.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tariffs-containers-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tariffs-containers-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>6 April 2026 Botswana says it is determined to secure an end to US tariffs on its diamonds and other&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tariffs-containers.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tariffs-containers.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tariffs-containers-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tariffs-containers-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>6 April 2026 Botswana says it is determined to secure an end to US tariffs on its diamonds and other&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Fuel price hike warning for Botswana</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/petrol-station-jesse-donoghoe.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/petrol-station-jesse-donoghoe.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/petrol-station-jesse-donoghoe-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/petrol-station-jesse-donoghoe-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>24 March 2026 Botswana faces possible fuel price hikes as global oil prices surge, with Business Monitor International warning that&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/petrol-station-jesse-donoghoe.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/petrol-station-jesse-donoghoe.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/petrol-station-jesse-donoghoe-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/petrol-station-jesse-donoghoe-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>24 March 2026 Botswana faces possible fuel price hikes as global oil prices surge, with Business Monitor International warning that&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana warns US trade policy could deepen diamond industry slump</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/usa-trade-policy-adobestock.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/usa-trade-policy-adobestock.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/usa-trade-policy-adobestock-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/usa-trade-policy-adobestock-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>23 January 2026 Botswana, the world’s second-largest diamond producer, faced rising economic risks as global demand and prices weakened and&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/usa-trade-policy-adobestock.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/usa-trade-policy-adobestock.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/usa-trade-policy-adobestock-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/usa-trade-policy-adobestock-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>23 January 2026 Botswana, the world’s second-largest diamond producer, faced rising economic risks as global demand and prices weakened and&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana offers U.S. duty-free access to its diamonds in exchange for 0% tariff</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 16:31:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boko-Lutnick-BWPresidency.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boko-Lutnick-BWPresidency.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boko-Lutnick-BWPresidency-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boko-Lutnick-BWPresidency-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>4 October 2025 Botswana is close to reaching an agreement with the United States that would allow its diamonds to&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boko-Lutnick-BWPresidency.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boko-Lutnick-BWPresidency.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boko-Lutnick-BWPresidency-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Boko-Lutnick-BWPresidency-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>4 October 2025 Botswana is close to reaching an agreement with the United States that would allow its diamonds to&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana implements initiatives, reforms to counter U.S. tariff impacts: bank official</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 14:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/USA-tariffs.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/USA-tariffs.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/USA-tariffs-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/USA-tariffs-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>26 July 2025 Botswana is implementing several initiatives and structural reforms to mitigate the potential adverse effects of U.S. tariffs&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/USA-tariffs.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/USA-tariffs.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/USA-tariffs-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/USA-tariffs-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>26 July 2025 Botswana is implementing several initiatives and structural reforms to mitigate the potential adverse effects of U.S. tariffs&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana warns U.S. tariff could hurt exports amid rising global uncertainty</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:29:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/yb-bw-container-export.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/yb-bw-container-export.png 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/yb-bw-container-export-300x180.png 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/yb-bw-container-export-470x282.png 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>19 April 2025 Botswana&#8217;s central bank on Thursday warned that a 37% import tariff on its exports to the United&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/yb-bw-container-export.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/yb-bw-container-export.png 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/yb-bw-container-export-300x180.png 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/yb-bw-container-export-470x282.png 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>19 April 2025 Botswana&#8217;s central bank on Thursday warned that a 37% import tariff on its exports to the United&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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