Business Insider Africa published on 27 August 2025 an article titled "Africa Is Becoming One of China's Favorite Markets, And Trump May Have Helped" by Chinedu Okafor.
Chinese exports to Africa have increased by 25 percent year on year to $122 billion during the first half of 2025. At the same time, orders from the United States have declined. Increased US tariffs and a weaker Chinese currency have made it more attractive to purchase goods from China. The downside of this situation for Africa is a growing trade deficit with China
