President Cyril Ramaphosa said the uncertainty of the new trading regime had already harmed the country’s economy

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

For an agricultural sector that depends on international markets, short-term protectionist measures offer little benefit and erode long-term competitiveness

The president’s tariffs were intended to assert US dominance, but they are increasingly a self-inflicted wound that may undermine the economic strength he champions