Ministry of Commerce
China's zero-tariff policy on African goods, effective after May 1, 2026, now covers products like cocoa, coffee, wine, minerals, and seafood—provided they meet origin and quarantine rules. This two-year measure addresses trade imbalances, building on February's expansion to 53 countries (excluding Eswatini).
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China's Ministry of Commerce announced two trade barrier investigations into US practices on Friday, described as reciprocal countermeasures to Washington's two Section 301 probes against China. The probes target US measures disrupting global supply chains and green product trade, potentially breaching WTO rules and bilateral agreements. They are set to conclude within six months, with a possible three-month extension.