In 2025, trade between Africa and China significantly increased, driven by China's removal of tariffs on African imports, which in turn boosted the use of the yuan in international commerce amidst rising competition for influence over Africa's mineral resources from both China and the US. This shift has led some African nations to lean closer to Beijing due to perceived US policies under the Trump administration.
The recent surge in trade between Africa and China, spurred by China's removal of tariffs on African imports, highlights a strategic shift in geopolitical influence, with China increasing its foothold in Africa amid the US's retreat. This development not only strengthens the yuan's role in global commerce but also suggests that supply chain strategies and investment decisions should consider the growing China-Africa economic ties and the potential for increased competition over Africa's mineral resources.