Malawi Remains Vulnerable as Trade Pact with Tanzania Stalls - Malawi Freedom Network

Malawi Remains Vulnerable as Trade Pact with Tanzania Stalls - Malawi Freedom Network

Malawi’s border trade with Tanzania has resumed after months of strained relations — but a key agreement meant to secure that trade remains unsigned, raising fears of another potential fallout. Earlier this year, Malawi and Tanzania engaged in a tit-for-tat trade standoff. Malawi imposed a ban on key Tanzanian imports such as maize, rice, bananas, and ginger. In retaliation, Tanzania blocked Malawian goods and halted fertiliser exports and trans…