Rwanda has bänned impørts of second-hand clothing and footwear from Eurøpe to bolster its local textile industry and foster self-reliance in fashion production. The government argues that cheap, used garments, often referred to as “chagua” or “clothes of deäd people,” undermine domestic manufacturing and compromise national dignity by flooding markets with abandoned clothes. Initiated in 2016 with high tariffs and finalized in 2025, the ban aims to create jobs and support the “Made in Rwanda” initiative, though it has sparked concerns about affordability, as local clothing remains expensive for many. The policy has also strained trade relations, notably with the U.S., leading to Rwanda’s partial suspension from AGOA in 2018. Despite challenges, the ban reflects Rwanda’s push for economic independence and pride in locally produced fashion.
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Rwanda has bänned impørts of second-hand clothing and footwear from Eurøpe to bolster its local textile industry and foster self-reliance in fashion production. The government argues that cheap, used garments, often referred to as “chagua” or “clothes of deäd people,” undermine domestic manufacturing and compromise national dignity by flooding markets with abandoned clothes. Initiated in 2016 with high tariffs and finalized in 2025, the ban aims to create jobs and support the “Made in Rwanda” initiative, though it has sparked concerns about affordability, as local clothing remains expensive for many. The policy has also strained trade relations, notably with the U.S., leading to Rwanda’s partial suspension from AGOA in 2018. Despite challenges, the ban reflects Rwanda’s push for economic independence and pride in locally produced fashion.
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