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However, it’s not certain whether South Africa will continue to benefit from the concessional trade pact for qualifying African countries

The latest data for the third quarter shows that South Africa’s agricultural exports totalled US$4.7 billion, up from 13% from the same period a year ago

Trump’s inflammatory remarks about “white genocide” during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit were not merely offensive; they invoked white nationalist tropes aimed at…

The government is relieved by the reduction in the tariffs from the threatened 50% to 15%

While the government negotiates a mutually beneficial deal with the US, it says it is making plans to diversify its export marke

The presidency believes the US president knows his invective against South Africa is devoid of truth

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

Some hard decisions are coming up as the United States tries to discredit South Africa’s standing on the world stage

The country faces a deepened risk of being kicked out of the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade pact

Reuben Brigety’s resignation comes amid uncertainty over trade relations under the incoming US administration

The adjustments will affect consumers and the South African fashion industry

The trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau led a delegation to the US in the hope of extending the trade pact America has with African countries