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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
5 min read
US President Donald Trump said this week that the tariff is meant to address the trade imbalance between South Africa and the US. (Photo: Evan Vucci/AP/picture alliance)
BUSINESS

US import tariffs could cut growth

The levies could wipe out the modest gains expected this year, hitting key sectors such as vehicles, wine and citrus the hardest

  • Aarti Bhana
7 min read
US Pesident Donald Trump. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT

South Africa could be ‘sacrificial lamb’ in Trump’s trade war

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

  • Lyse Comins
6 min read