The transit corridor deal, read line by line

A 240-page annex sets tariffs the two governments described publicly as "unchanged".

Halima YusufWorld desk · trade and infrastructureAug 22, 2026, 06:40 AM 16 min read 🎧 10 min listen

Annex C changes the assessment basis from weight to declared value for eleven categories of goods.

Freight operators say the effect on a standard container is between 4 and 9 per cent.

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clarification · Aug 23, 2026, 09:10 AM
Added the freight operators' methodology for the 4–9 per cent range.

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Halima Yusuf reads The transit corridor deal, read line by line