The economic landscape of Central Africa is preparing for a major structural change. In 2026, the Chadian government officialized an ambitious measure: the ban on exports of live cattle by 2028. The goal stated by N'Djamena is clear: to boost local processing and add value to meat products directly within the national territory, rather than letting this added value escape across the borders. While this decision marks a turning point in Chad's economic sovereignty, it is being received with deep concern in Yaoundé. Cameroon, Chad's main trading partner in this sector, relies heavily on Chadian cattle to satisfy the growing demand of its consumers. In Cameroonian markets, industry players now fear a domino effect: the foreseeable scarcity of imported livestock could cause a surge in the prices of butcher meat on the local market. While the deadline is set for 2028, time for adaptation is short. Uncertainty remains, however, regarding the support measures that will be put in place to mitigate this supply deficit, and regarding the ability of Chadian industries to immediately replace traditional live trade with processed meat logistics capable of satisfying the needs of both countries. This transition requires Cameroonian authorities to quickly rethink their import channels or massively stimulate local livestock farming to avoid an inflationary crisis at the stalls.