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

The government is relieved by the reduction in the tariffs from the threatened 50% to 15%

But he secured tentative trade talks as negotiations with officials on a pact between South Africa and the US were set to continue

This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.

The Trump factor, plus the ANC and the DA playing to the brink, has cost the country R1 trillion

Forging ties with other markets as they navigate trade wars with the US is a wise strategy.

The president affirmed South Africa’s interest in trading with the US under Agoa despite the diplomatic spat between the two countries

The president is taking a transactional approach to resolving a diplomatic tempest

A re-think of how we live, relate to other sentient beings and consume will allow us to ‘learn, unlearn and relearn’ to convert disasters into strengths

Kallie Kriel said treason charges were baseless and would only serve AfriForum’s cause

South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime

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

The presidency said it remained in the dark as to the real cause for Donald Trump’s decision to cut aid and suggested proper communication can prevent a rift

Reuben Brigety’s resignation comes amid uncertainty over trade relations under the incoming US administration

The adjustments will affect consumers and the South African fashion industry

American claims that South Africa ‘sides with malign actors’ could jeopardise access to Agoa and imperil bilateral trade relations

The trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau led a delegation to the US in the hope of extending the trade pact America has with African countries

The global superpower has sought to nurture its relations with sub-Saharan Africa, which is an important source of the critical minerals needed to sustain its economy

Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said it would be unfortunate for SA/US relations if the bill comes to pass