African Trade Ministers Push for Restrictions on Used...
International News
July 20, 2023
African trade ministers have taken a significant step towards promoting industrialization by adopting a protocol aimed at curbing the trade in second-hand clothes across the continent. The move is intended to bolster local manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports. However, the decision's implementation in East Africa may face delays, as the region has been striving since 2016 to encourage the purchase of locally-made clothes and shoes with limited success.