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Pakistan Shifts Trade Focus to East Africa Amid Tariffs

4/20/2025

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Pakistan is pivoting its trade strategy towards East Africa in response to escalating US tariffs. By launching a direct shipping line from Karachi to Djibouti, the country aims to bolster economic connections and diversify exports with the East African Community (EAC), marking a significant shift in its trade landscape.

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Pakistan is pivoting its trade strategy towards East Africa in response to escalating US tariffs. By launching a direct shipping line from Karachi to Djibouti, the country aims to bolster economic connections and diversify exports with the East African Community (EAC), marking a significant shift in its trade landscape.