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China makes African nations tariff-free except Eswatini

China’s tariff-free market access for African nations took effect on Friday, excluding Eswatini over its ties with Taiwan.
WHO: China
WHAT: Dropped tariffs on all African nations except Eswatini
WHEN: May 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET
WHERE: Africa
WHY: Eswatini was excluded due to its ongoing ties with Taiwan.

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