China Removes Import Tariffs on African Goods, Except Eswatini

President Xi Jinping announced in a speech yesterday that China will eliminate tariffs on goods imported from African countries.

The decision is expected to significantly boost trade relations between China and African nations, allowing African exporters easier access to the vast Chinese market.

By removing these import duties, Beijing aims to strengthen economic cooperation and expand commercial partnerships across the continent.

However, one country has been excluded from the new policy—Eswatini.

The exclusion is linked to Eswatini’s diplomatic relationship with Taiwan, which China considers part of its territory under its One-China policy.

China remains Africa’s largest trading partner, and this move is widely seen as a strategic step to deepen economic influence and reinforce political alliances across the continent.