This was talked about when I was passing through in February. Back then it was assumed that the taxes would only affect Malians trying to import cars. And that it could lower the prices one could get since import would become much more expensive.
Basically not a bad idea, since the car business has gone out of control, with stolen cars and many with fake VINs and forged papers.
Let's hope it gets sorted out and Bamako finds a less heavy-handed solution before next season.
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