US EditionTanzania stops farm imports from SA after banana ban
- Tanzania imposed an immediate ban on agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi late Wednesday.
- South Africa and Malawi failed to lift prior trade restrictions on Tanzanian farm products by Wednesday.
- Malawi had blocked imports of several Tanzanian farm products, and South Africa also barred bananas.
- "We are taking this measure to protect our business," said Minister Hussein Bashe.
- Tanzania will also prohibit transit of agricultural goods and ban fertilizer exports to Malawi.
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The Straits Times
Tanzania bans agriculture imports from South Africa, Malawi
DAR ES SALAAM - Tanzania has banned the importation of agricultural products from Malawi and South Africa, saying it was retaliation for similar hostile trade measures from both countries. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tanzania Bans Agricultural Imports From South Africa and Malawi
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