UK to cut taxes on imports from Africa

To strengthen economic ties, the UK has launched a program to lower tariffs on hundreds of products coming from some of the world's poorest nations.

The preferential terms, which take effect at the beginning of next year, will impact a variety of goods, from food to textiles.

Ninety-nine percent of the items imported from Africa will be duty-free under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.

According to ministers, the program helps the country fulfill its post-Brexit commitment to reclaim control over its trade policy while also lowering reliance on foreign assistance.