Asymmetric effect of global uncertainty on trade between China and selected Sub-Saharan African economies

Key Points

• To examine how global uncertainty impacts trade dynamics between China and select Sub-Saharan African economies.
• Analysis of trade data between China and selected Sub-Saharan economies.
• Assessment of global uncertainty indicators.
• Comparison of trade patterns pre-and post-global uncertainty events.
• Identified asymmetric effects of global uncertainty on trade flows.
• Noted significant trade declines during periods of heightened uncertainty.
• Highlighted varying impacts on different Sub-Saharan economies.