Tariffs
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Paying more for less power
Citizens are paying far more for electricity despite using less of it, as rising tariffs, fixed monthly charges and municipal costs reshape household bills and intensify…
UPDATED – US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, offering hope to countries such as South Africa
The Trump administration slapped South Africa with a 30% import tariff, effective last August
High tariffs stifle Africa’s trade potential, warns Isuzu CEO
Isuzu Motors South Africa says high tariffs and cross-border costs make intra-African trade more expensive than exports beyond the continent, urging faster implementation of the…
Auto industry urges ‘fine-tuned’ tariffs, not a 50% import hike
Greater tariffs are expected on imports of completely built-up vehicles but BMW CEO says 50% could have unintended consequences
United States renews Agoa for another three years
However, it’s not certain whether South Africa will continue to benefit from the concessional trade pact for qualifying African countries
High cost of US decoupling from China
Tariffs were meant to punish Chinese exporters and encourage American manufacturing; instead, they have raised prices for US consumers
South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls
Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement
Brics leaders call for cooperation in protectionist global environment
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the uncertainty of the new trading regime had already harmed the country’s economy
Robust SA agricultural exports to US in second quarter of 2025
But we must still work to reduce Donald Trump’s 30% tariff and look to and maintain other markets
The new trade playbook: Africa’s response to US bilateralism
Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs will be felt across Africa
Trump’s tariffs are illegal under international trade law
Other countries have taken the US to the World Trade Organisation, but South Africa has chosen to try to negotiate a better deal with America
Lesotho aims for 10% tariff on exports to US
The government is relieved by the reduction in the tariffs from the threatened 50% to 15%
30% tariff, 0% respect. Why South Africa must push back against US bullying
Donald Trump’s ‘solution’ to South Africa avoiding the tariff hike – move production to the US – is nothing more than economic blackmail
Brics leaders must take steps on policy to facilitate between member countries
These countries need to rethink the prohibitive tariffs they place on each other
From tariffs to talks: Can Washington and Beijing sustain this fragile truce?
The trade truce between the US and China might be fragile and conditional but it’s a step towards dialogue and stability amid ongoing rivalry