West African Military Governments Revise Import Levies, Ending Duty-Free Trade

In a significant policy shift, the military juntas governing West African nations have decided to revoke the previous privilege of duty-free access for regional imports, resulting in an import levy that may disrupt trade dynamics within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This development, which emerged on March 30, 2025, brings to an end a long-standing framework aimed at fostering intra-regional trade.

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