Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (FILE Photo | AP)BEIJING: Beijing's scrapping of tariffs for all but one African country will start May 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday, according to state media. From May 1, zero levies will apply to all African countries except Eswatini, which maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Many African countries are increasingly looking to China and other trading partners since US President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs worldwide last year.

Source: Indian Express February 14, 2026 09:29 UTC