Thursday, May 1, 2025

Diamond recovery in limbo after US tariffs 

Hopes of a rebound in Botswana’s diamond trade were dealt a blow in February, as sales contracted, at a time when the diamond industry was showing signs of recovery but now faces fresh headwinds from sweeping new U.S. tariffs and tightening global demand.

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