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China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

China scrapped tariffs for all African nations starting Friday, except Eswatini, which maintains Taiwan ties. The zero-tariff policy now covers 53 countries through April 2028, positioning Beijing as Africa-friendly against the US. Analysts say tariffs rarely obstruct African exports; structural constraints like weak industrial capacity and logistics remain the larger obstacles to trade expansion.

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