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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: China Offers Zero-Tariff Trade to All African Allies Amid US Tensions
Caption: China Offers Zero-Tariff Trade to All African Allies Amid US Tensions. China says it's ready to eliminate tariffs on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic ties—a move that could reshape global trade dynamics. The announcement came at a China-Africa cooperation forum, just as many African nations brace for steep new US tariffs. China, Africa's largest trading partner for over 15 years, imported roughly $170 billion in goods from the continent last year. The zero-tariff offer builds on a previous deal that benefited 33 of Africa's least-developed nations, but will now include larger economies like South Africa and Nigeria. The initiative pointedly excludes Eswatini, the only African country that recognizes Taiwan. Meanwhile, the US has threatened tariffs as high as 50% on African imports, sparking concern about the future of trade under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act. Beijing's message is clear: it's open for business—tariff-free. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,China,zero-tariff,trade,African countries,diplomatic ties,China-Africa cooperation forum,US tensions,new tariffs,largest trading partner,$170 billion,least-developed nations,South Africa,Nigeria,Eswatini,Taiwan,Africa Growth and Opportunity Act,50% tariffs,Beijing,open for business.
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