Trade Policy

An examination of how isolationism, protectionism, and nativism have repeatedly surfaced across US administrations, challenging democratic values and shifting the global balance…

The WTO's future hinges on adapting its rules to a multipolar global economy, says chief economist Robert Staiger, warning that systemic fragmentation could drastically cut…

Rising sugar imports from countries like Brazil and India are threatening thousands of local jobs, sparking urgent calls from industry and labour for the government to fast-track…

President Donald Trump's lingering presence at the World Cup trophy ceremony, where Spain defeated Argentina, highlights a political philosophy that blurs public authority with…

As South Africa prepares to host the sixth SA Investment Conference, government leaders and economists say global instability, including tension in the Middle East, unexpectedly…

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

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

His tariff plans promise economic benefits, but economists warn they could raise consumer prices, increase inflation, and disrupt global trade

China hit back by saying Washington was taking ‘discriminatory action’ against its companies