China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
As of December 2024, China had already implemented a duty-free policy for 33 least-developed African nations. The policy now covers 53 countries, and will be in place until 30 April 2028. It is unclear what will happen after that. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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China is set to remove tariffs for 53 African countries, excluding Eswatini, as part of a policy expansion effective Friday, May 1st, lasting until April 30, 2028.
- The policy offers unilateral zero-tariff treatment, a move China claims as a first for a major economy.
- Analysts note that while aiming to boost soft power and African exports, challenges like a significant trade imbalance with China persist.
- Eswatini's exclusion is seen as a political statement by China due to its ties with Taiwan.
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