China grants Botswana zero-tariff access

The move forms part of Beijing’s broader effort to strengthen economic ties with Africa and increase the continent’s share of exports to China.

The zero-tariff arrangement will allow a wide range of goods originating from Botswana and other qualifying least-developed countries (LDC) on the continent to enter China duty-free. Whilst the full scope of eligible products is yet to be published, sectors expected to benefit include beef, leather, horticultural produce, textiles and other non-mineral goods.