A pilot she says anything no matter how dangerous. Are going up. As an astronaut she took part in the greatest adventure in history. Armstrong was his destiny starts july 20th on t. W. This is growth across africa in danger as the trade conflict between china and the us seems to show no sign of being resolved economists warn that many african countries are vulnerable especially in the chinese economy is hit. In the u. S. Creating a free trade zone with south americas marcus a nations opposition is already growing. And the state of california becomes the 1st in the u. S. To rule companies cannot tell the africanamerican employees how to wear the hat. Is business africa. As well. Economic indicators show many african nations on a good path growth is still solid across many parts of the continent investment from abroad is riding rising robert according to a new un figures but the trade war between the 2 biggest economies in the world is also reverberating through many african economies and has economists worried. An african proverb says the grass suffers when elephants fight. You know africa many are now worried the trade war between china and the u. S. Could affect the continent smaller and poorer countries hardest of all africa is heavily dependent on global trade and in particular on Raw Materials exports prices for resources like oil sink when chinas economy loses steam and its demand for crude oil. Thats especially true for north africa Gross Domestic Product growth collapsed during last raw material slump in 2014 and after recovering its back in the doldrums again the east africa offers a complete contrast its the Fastest Growing region on the continent and growth remains stable at 6 percent this year. Countries like kenya and ethiopia are driving the boom both of managed to diversify their economies set at manufacturing bases understandably so their own banking structures economists say that makes them more robust especially when crisis strikes. Lets talk about this with to be our larkham one of johns minister your rival she is a senior economist at the Guy Institute for African Affairs in hamburg to be here how dangerous is this what weve just heard for african economies which countries are going to be hit 1st well 1st of all of course any major trade conflict that slows down Global Economic growth will also affect africa but to what extent it does and whether we really need to expect a crisis of course depends on the negotiations themselves but if the trade conflict intensifies the implications for africa could be severe. However the effects on africa will be mostly in direct and depend very much on the extent to which african economies are exposed to all trades and to complex global value chains so to some extent the fact that many african economies are not as exposed to complex global value chains protects them but what about absent. Commodities this is this just about economies who rely on commodities. Of course commodities are a major avenue through which the trade conflict impacts african countries and we also need to see that china is the single most important trade partner for any african countries so they are particularly vulnerable to slowing demand from china and on top of that when the prize is front for major commodities like Industrial Metals or oil drop there quite a number of Vulnerable Countries that are highly dependent on resource exports especially to china and these countries are seltzer don. But also nigeria to name a few. Could an increase in african trade which at the moment is pretty weak that provide a buffer for any business that falls away if the chinese economy slows down. Of course it sounds like a very good idea to trade more with one another and the african Continental Free Trade Area is a step in that direction the potential is huge as you say because compared to trade with non african countries african countries trade very little with one another currently and another sign for hope is that trade between african countries is a lot less concentrated on primary goods which leaves room for Value Addition of course however what we need to see also is that the Continental Free Trade Area is far from being implemented so negotiations still need to follow and we do hope that the trade conflict will be resolved soon whos got most to lose if we look at africa china or the us but briefly please. What of course most african countries have no interest in picking sides in the conflict. The us have been losing political and economic in flight. In africa for some time while china has been gaining influence and this is also reflected in trade volumes china is clearly the number one for many african countries so i think the trade conflict might actually further strengthen chinas influence in africa while way for example is already so firmly established in several african countries that theres no question about which side african countries will pick if they have to. Thank you very much thank you. The most because for applause in brussels this week we you creating a free trade zone with south americas market nations thats brazil argentina uruguay and powerglide boss could the deal be a headache for europe in the coming months or even a fairly vocal opposition suggests ratifying the deal wont be easy. After the celebration comes the backlash french farmers are among those coming out against americas war agreement brussels says it will bring their products to new markets while saving 4000000000. 00 euros in customs but many worry about the effects on their local market. And the markets hang by a very fragile balance we add a little more volume prices will collapse and if prices collapse there is no life for us. Hes not alone similar concerns are coming out of ireland poland and germany a focal point is the e. U. Concession to south american beef producers 99000. 00 tons at a lower tariff of 7 and a half percent european b. Producers say their market is already tight and theyll now have to compete against low cost producers in the eyes of the German Farmers association the e. U. Is favoring car makers above everyone else. Other critics point to brazil where president has slashed regulations since taking office this year new markets for south American Products could mean more environmental damage and lower food standards they say trade officials in brussels say the deal of bides by the paris climate agreement and speaks to emissions labor standards and even deforestation they say food inspection controls are already in place others warn against the knee jerk reaction when somebody put it shouldnt we are not protectionist the reality of our country is not protectionism i asked those who are against any trade agreement to explain to me how they will dress eat travel so this is the deal still has a long way to go before entering full force it needs approval by e. U. Governments the European Parliament and 40 National Parliaments if the opposition continues any could be a possible point to failure. The u. S. 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