China führt Nullzölle auf Importe aus 53 afrikanischen Ländern ein

>China will implement zero‑tariff treatment for imports from the 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, starting May 1, 2026, state media reported on Saturday.

>China will also continue to push for the negotiation and signing of joint economic partnership pacts, and further expand market access for African exports to China through upgraded mechanisms such as its “green channel”, according to the state television report.

Meanwhile, in the land of the „free“ . . .

Looks mostly to be for Chinas benefit, streamlining the flow of critical minerals and nice PR but they do import a variety of agricultural goods from Africa that will get benefits, especially coffee and cocoa whose demand increased sharply in recent years.

It is the right thing to do.

Africa’s population will expand by 1 billion people over the next 20 years. Africa has the fastest growing middle class. Africa will continue booming for decades. China is going to lock in market access for the rest of the century. I don’t even think the US or EU is playing the game at all.

Tariffs on natural resources are stupid anyways 95% of the time.