China Expands Zero-Tariff Access to 53 African Nations Starting May 1

Beginning May 1, China will grant zero-tariff access to exports from 53 African countries, expanding its duty-free trade regime to almost the entire continent. The only exception is Eswatini, which is excluded due to its diplomatic ties with Taiwan. At Afrikanet, we see this as one of the most significant recent shifts in China–Africa trade […]