China Drops Tariffs on African Imports, Excluding Eswatini, Amid U.S. Trade Tensions
China has implemented a new trade policy granting tariff-free access to its market for 53 African countries, excluding Eswatini, due to its diplomatic ties with Taiwan. This policy, effective for the next two years, aims to enhance trade relations with Africa's largest economies, including South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria. The move comes as the United States, under President Trump, seeks to impose new import taxes, reflecting a shift towards protectionism. The first shipment under this policy, 24 metric tons of apples from South Africa, has already entered China. This initiative is part of China's strategy to promote mutual development and strengthen its economic ties with Africa, which is expected to have significant implications for African exports, particularly in agricultural products. 
