However, it’s not certain whether South Africa will continue to benefit from the concessional trade pact for qualifying African countries
The latest data for the third quarter shows that South Africa’s agricultural exports totalled US$4.7 billion, up from 13% from the same period a year ago
Trump’s inflammatory remarks about “white genocide” during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit were not merely offensive; they invoked white nationalist tropes aimed at delegitimising Black leadership on African soil
The government is relieved by the reduction in the tariffs from the threatened 50% to 15%
While the government negotiates a mutually beneficial deal with the US, it says it is making plans to diversify its export marke
The presidency believes the US president knows his invective against South Africa is devoid of truth
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
Some hard decisions are coming up as the United States tries to discredit South Africa’s standing on the world stage
The country faces a deepened risk of being kicked out of the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade pact
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
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
Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said it would be unfortunate for SA/US relations if the bill comes to pass
The bipartisan bill accuses the ANC, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Naledi Pandor of anti-semitic statements
There is good and bad news – strong bipartisan support for improving Agoa and little consensus on what improvements should be made to the Act
Joy Basu said the US wants women owned business to benefit more from Agoa
A lack of cohesion and common vision means the continent has lost clout on the world stage
