{"id":117267,"date":"2026-04-16T10:16:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/guta-suspends-trade-action-over-ai-system"},"modified":"2026-04-16T10:55:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:55:36","slug":"guta-suspends-trade-action-over-ai-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/guta-suspends-trade-action-over-ai-system","title":{"rendered":"GUTA Suspends Trade Action over AI System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Ghana Union of Traders\u2019 Associations (GUTA) has suspended its planned nationwide trade action over the Publican Artificial Intelligence system after engaging the Ghana Shippers\u2019 Authority (GSA).<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The decision follows a high-level meeting involving GUTA, freight forwarders and officials of the Authority to address concerns by traders.<\/p>\n<p>Professor Ransford Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer of the GSA, said dialogue and collaboration were essential in resolving issues within the trading sector.<\/p>\n<p>He assured traders that their concerns would be addressed through appropriate institutional mechanisms and reiterated the Authority\u2019s commitment to a fair and efficient trading environment.<\/p>\n<p>Prof Gyampo said ongoing reforms were aimed at improving efficiency and supporting national economic development.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, GUTA had directed its members, including freight forwarders and clearing agents, to suspend payment of duties and halt operations from April 13 to April 17, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The action was intended to compel authorities to suspend the AI system for broader stakeholder consultations.<\/p>\n<p>However, following the meeting, the Association agreed to suspend the full rollout of the action to allow for further engagement, including a scheduled meeting with Joseph Nikpe Bukari, Minister of Transport, on April 16, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Clement Boateng, GUTA President, welcomed the engagement but maintained that the Publican AI system should be suspended for further consultations.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed concern over rising duties under the system, which he said were adversely affecting traders and manufacturers and could lead to business closures.<\/p>\n<p>GUTA said it remained committed to engaging stakeholders to ensure reforms in the sector were transparent, inclusive, and beneficial to all players.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ghana<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. 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