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South African apples first to benefit from China’s expanded zero-tariff policy

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New agreement expands zero-tariff treatment to cover 53 African countries

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Flash Gala on tree South Africa

South African apples first to benefit from China’s expanded zero-tariff policy

New agreement expands zero-tariff treatment to cover 53 African countries

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