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flag EAC leaders pledged to tackle trade barriers amid ongoing regional integration challenges.

flag Policymakers and private sector leaders from the East African Community (EAC) pledged stronger action to overcome trade barriers during a February 19–20, 2026, summit in Kigali, Rwanda. flag Despite intra-regional trade rising from $6.42 billion in 2016 to $15.25 billion in 2024, it remains low at about 15% of total trade, reflecting ongoing challenges like inconsistent tax policies, non-tariff barriers, and weak implementation of regional agreements. flag Officials emphasized the need for improved infrastructure, digital transformation, better institutional coordination, and greater accountability to boost regional integration and competitiveness.

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