Trump tariffs
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Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15%: South African exporters brace for deeper trade crisis
President Trump raised import tariffs to 15% after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated much of his previous tariff authority, impacting global trade dynamics.
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South African businesses celebrate as US-Africa trade lifeline secures extension
South African industry leaders are breathing a collective sigh of relief following the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
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Trump-tariffs: SA officials in US for further negotiations with Trump-government
President Cyril Ramaphosa faced sharp questioning in the National Assembly yesterday over the government’s response to what EFF leader Julius Malema termed “senseless tariffs” imposed by US President Donald Trump…
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US Court challenge could rescue South African poultry industry from trade deal fallout
South Africa’s embattled poultry industry could receive an unexpected lifeline from the United States legal system, as ongoing court challenges to President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs threaten to unravel controversial…
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4 000 jobs at risk as ArcelorMittal slows down South African steel operations
ArcelorMittal, the world’s second largest steelmaker, announced on Tuesday it will close part of its steel operations in South Africa, putting approximately 4 000 jobs at risk according to union…
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Federal appeals court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, allows temporary stay
A federal appeals court delivered a significant blow to President Donald Trump’s trade policy, ruling that his sweeping global tariffs exceeded presidential authority while allowing the duties to remain in…
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South Africa slams US human rights report as “deeply flawed” amid trade tensions
South Africa has strongly rejected the United States’ latest human rights assessment, calling it “deeply flawed” and inaccurate just days after the Trump administration imposed punitive 30% tariffs on key…
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US tariff threatens Kouga citrus industry
Kouga Business Forum mobilises to shield local businesses from America’s 30% export tariff, demanding immediate national intervention.
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South Africa responds to Trump’s 30% tariffs with diplomatic push and support package
President Cyril Ramaphosa today expressed serious concern over the United States’ decision to impose 30% reciprocal tariffs on South African products.
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D-Day arrives for world economy as Trump unleashes devastating tariff blitz
Hours before US President Donald Trump announced devastating tariffs on South African exports, the SA government scrambled to announce “urgent interventions”.
