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Nigerian economist
Coverage of Nigerian economist in the Nexus archive.
- Trade between Africa and China surged in 2025
Trade between Africa and China surged in 2025, driven by China's removal of tariffs on African imports, leading to an 18% increase in bilateral trade. The growth reflects competition between China and the US for influence in Africa, particularly over mineral resources, as the Trump administration cut aid and threatened tariffs, pushing African nations closer to Beijing.