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East Africa pushes to stem tide of secondhand clothing imports
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East Africa pushes to stem tide of secondhand clothing imports

Kenya and Uganda plan to slash used clothing imports by 2026, threatening a $1.5 billion market. Officials cite a 30% slump in local textile manufacturing, while traders warn of job losses and rising prices. The move risks deepening trade tensions with the U.S. and China.