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South Africa could potentially see a drop in coffee prices as a result of the 50% tariff imposed on Brazil — the world’s largest coffee producer — and the biggest supplier to the local market.
AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA BENEFITS

South Africa could see short-term benefits from US tariffs, such as lower coffee prices

But local exporters will have to identify new homes for their products in an increasingly tight market

  • Aarti Bhana
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