China’s Zero-Tariff Offer to Africa: Windfall—or Trojan Horse? – The Mail & Guardian

China’s zero-tariff offer to Africa: windfall—or Trojan horse? – The Mail & Guardian

China says it will grant zero-tariff treatment to imports from the 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations—excluding only Eswatini, which recognizes Taiwan. The expanded arrangement took effect on 1 May 2026 and is scheduled to run for two years, through 30 April 2028. It builds on an earlier phase launched on 1 December 2024, when China extended zero tariffs across 100% of tariff lines to 33 African least-developed cou…

China scraps tariffs for 53 African nations – but NOT Eswatini

China scraps tariffs for 53 African nations – but NOT Eswatini Effective May 1, China unilaterally removed tariffs on nearly all African exports. Only exception: Eswatini, because it maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan, not Beijing. Why it matters: · Zero-tariff access for products from 53 African countries…from South African wine to Ghanaian cocoa. · Comes […] The post China scraps tariffs for 53 African nations – but NOT Eswatini first …

China Grants Zero Tariffs to African Imports in Major Trade Expansion Drive – The North Africa Post

China announced a sweeping expansion of its trade policy, extending zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with which it has diplomatic ties, in a strategic move to deepen commercial engagement and accelerate industrial development across the continent. According to state-run Xinhua News Agency, the policy removes tariffs on imports from 53 African nations, including key […]

Interview: China's zero-tariff policy reinforces long-term partnership with Africa, says researcher

Amid rising global unilateralism and trade uncertainty, China's zero-tariff treatment provides African countries with a relatively predictable trading partner, enhancing...

China expands its zero-tariffs treatment to 53 African nations

China on Friday extended zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, a move aimed at strengthening trade ties and supporting industrial development across the continent, according to state-run media. Under the new policy, tariffs have been removed on imports from 53 African nations, including emerging economies such as Kenya, Egypt, and Nigeria, Xinhua News reported. The initiative builds on earli…

South African apples first to benefit from China’s expanded zero tariff policy

China has expanded its zero-tariff treatment to cover all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic ties, creating new opportunities for Africa to boost exports and industrialisation amid the global headwinds of protectionism.  Reports from China have said 24 tonnes of apples from South Africa cleared customs in south China’s Shenzhen, becoming the first batch of African goods to benefit from the expanded zero-tariff policy.  China has a…