Duty rationalisation, manufacturing support top GUTA’s expectations ahead of Mid-Year Budget

The Ghana Union of Traders' Associations (GUTA) has urged the Finance Minister to use the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to announce measures to rationalise import duties and provide financial support for local manufacturing under the government's 24-hour economy initiative.

He revealed that GUTA has already submitted proposals to the Secretariat of the 24-hour economy and is seeking financial support from government to help traders venture into manufacturing.

The traders' association also wants the Finance Minister to provide clarity on the implementation of the government's flagship 24-hour economy policy, particularly the role of traders and manufacturers.