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South African exporter welcomes Chinese tariff cuts, urges broader reform
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Zero tariff access set to fuel SME growth in SA–China trade deal
Duty-free access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets could fundamentally reshape the export landscape for South African small businesses. South Africa and China have signed the Framework Agreement on Economic Partnership for Shared Prosperity (CAEPA), laying the foundation for an “Early Harvest” deal expected to introduce preferential or zero-tariff access on selected products. Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau descri…
On 14 February, China declared that, with the exception of Eswatini, from 1 May 2026, it would abolish customs duties on imports from 53 African countries, i.e. all its diplomatic partners on the continent.This measure is part of a broader Beijing strategy to consolidate its position as Africa's largest economic partner, in the context of increased rivalry with the United States and increasing competition for access to the continent's markets an…
China Deal a Boost, But Tariff Reform Must Go On
Tru-Cape has welcomed the recent signing of the CAEPA agreement between the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and China, describing it as a significant and encouraging step toward strengthening bilateral trade and expanding opportunities for South African agricultural exports. As a leading exporter of apples and pears, Tru-Cape views the move toward zero-tariff access […] The post China Deal a Boost, But Tariff Reform Must Go On appe…
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