China says it will drop tariffs for 53 African nations starting in May. The move comes after annual trade surged past $300 billion, cementing Beijing’s role as the continent’s top partner amid rising U.S. trade barriers https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-02-15/china-pledges-zero-tariffs-for-53-african-nations-as-trade-volumes-hit-record-highs-102414939.html?rkey=4jojc%2BU9DvvtuaHc2n7nI%2FFL%2FE7ci4pKjYD%2FYYFUvurJTWR6RRGH5g%3D%3D&cxg=web&Sfrom=twitter