China Zero Tariff to Give Exporters Certainty Beyond 2028 and Will Safeguard Jobs – Minister Tau

South Africa’s Trade Minister Parks Tau confirmed that China’s zero-tariff treatment for African countries will provide export certainty beyond 2028, with safeguards to protect South African industry and jobs. The announcement was made at a briefing reception in Pretoria on China’s zero-tariff policy toward African nations. The minister highlighted the importance of the bilateral trade framework underpinning the arrangement.