Why trade tension between DRC and Zambia is escalating

From news24

• The DRC has banned, for a year, the importation of beer, soft drinks, lime, earthenware and tiles from Zambia.
• Not amused, Zambia then closed three of its borders with the DRC.
• The ban on exports to the DRC could harm the economy, said the Zambia Association of Manufacturers.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) imposed a 12-month ban on importing beer, soft drinks, lime, earthenware and tiles from Zambia.

In retaliation, Zambia closed three of its borders with the DRC.