South African Businesses Brace for Tariff Blow as Trump Targets Trade Deal

GEOPOLITICAL SHIFT: Trade Minister Parks Tau and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s investment envoy Alistair Ruiters have arrived in the US capital, hoping to persuade the Trump administration to soften its hard line. Photo: GCIS

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa is facing a major economic jolt as the United States, under President Donald Trump, prepares to impose sweeping tariffs on South African exports, a move that could upend trade relations, hurt local industries, and threaten jobs. The Department of Trade and Industry confirmed that South Africa has formally requested more time… Continue reading South African Businesses Brace for Tariff Blow as Trump Targets Trade Deal

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