China Drops Tariffs on African Imports, Creating Opportunity for US-Africa Trade Act

China announced the removal of tariffs on imports from all 53 African countries with formal ties. This move comes as a significant shift in China’s approach to trade with Africa and aims to bolster its position within the continent. While previous measures included dropping taxes on goods from 33 “least developed” African nations, this new plan is set to significantly increase trade volume. However, it remains unclear when the program will fully take effect. This move has sparked renewed discussions about the impact of China’s trade policies on US-Africa relations and potential challenges to the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa).