China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

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China cuts tariffs on African goods but is it enough to close the trade gap?

African eels, frozen meat and rare earths now have one thing in common – at least in China. The commodities are among a wide variety of products that can enter the country tariff-free as part of a policy to help redress the continent’s massive trade imbalance with China. The zero-tariff policy has applied to 33 “least-developed” African countries since 2024 and, from May 1, has been expanded to include 20 “middle-income” African nations. The schedule will remain in effect for two years, cover...

By Jevans Nyabiage

China drops import tariffs for all African countries except one

New policy excludes continent’s sole country with formal diplomatic ties to Taiwan

By Shahana Yasmin

China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

China will scrap tariffs for all African countries from Friday – except Eswatini, which maintains ties with Taiwan.

By Abubakar Ibrahim