However, it’s not certain whether South Africa will continue to benefit from the concessional trade pact for qualifying African countries
Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement
The government is relieved by the reduction in the tariffs from the threatened 50% to 15%
But he secured tentative trade talks as negotiations with officials on a pact between South Africa and the US were set to continue
This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.
The Trump factor, plus the ANC and the DA playing to the brink, has cost the country R1 trillion
Forging ties with other markets as they navigate trade wars with the US is a wise strategy.
The president affirmed South Africa’s interest in trading with the US under Agoa despite the diplomatic spat between the two countries
The president is taking a transactional approach to resolving a diplomatic tempest
A re-think of how we live, relate to other sentient beings and consume will allow us to ‘learn, unlearn and relearn’ to convert disasters into strengths
Kallie Kriel said treason charges were baseless and would only serve AfriForum’s cause
South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime
The country faces a deepened risk of being kicked out of the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade pact
The presidency said it remained in the dark as to the real cause for Donald Trump’s decision to cut aid and suggested proper communication can prevent a rift
Reuben Brigety’s resignation comes amid uncertainty over trade relations under the incoming US administration
