-- 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.
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