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South Africa needs to maintain and secure other markets, in addition to negotiating lower tariffs with the US. Photo: Supplied
AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA

As Trump tariffs kick in, SA farmers explore alternative markets

The country was slapped with a 30% ‘reciprocal’ tariff – now on pause for 90 days – on exports to the US with some exemptions, but these don’t include agricultural products

  • Lyse Comins
  • Sheree Bega
11 min read