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Market Chatter: China Grants Tariff-Free Access to 53 African Nations

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Starting Friday, China will phase in zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries, according to the report.

The move excludes Eswatini, which maintains diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It will also secure China's access to oil, rare earths and produce.

First announced in June 2025, the policy expands duty-free treatment already granted to 33 nations and will run through April 2028.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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