Africa Seeks Continuity in U.S. Trade Preferences Amid Calls for AGOA Renewal
As the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approaches its scheduled expiry on 30 September 2025, ...
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South Africa must adapt quickly in a turbulent trade environment – Op-Ed by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa
The decision by the United States to impose a 30% tariff on South African imports highlights ...
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Lesotho Trade Minister Criticises U.S. Tariffs as Disproportionate and Harmful to Developing Economies
In an exclusive interview with The Southern African Times, Lesotho’s Minister of Trade, Industry, Business Development ...
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South Africa Confronts Potential 100,000 Job Losses as US Tariffs Take Hold
South Africa faces the risk of losing up to 100,000 jobs due to new 30% tariffs ...
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Analysis – South Africa Investors Face Global Growth Storm Clouds After Choppy Politics
Investors have flocked to South Africa's domestic bond markets, betting the country can stay the course ...
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South Africa Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Strategic Export Diversification Plan
South Africa has expressed deep concern over the recent imposition of punitive tariffs by the United ...
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Beyond Profits: A High-Stakes London Forum on South Africa’s Trade Future with Dr Athol Williams
As South Africa contends with a punitive 30% tariff on its exports to the United States ...
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United States Imposes 30% Tariffs on South Africa as Trade Tensions Rise
US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping global tariff policy, including a 10% tariff on ...
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South Africa’s Citrus Industry Faces Uncertain Future
The picturesque farming town of Citrusdal, located in South Africa’s Western Cape, is a key hub ...
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Afreximbank Launches $300,000 Lobbying Push to Safeguard AGOA
As Donald Trump’s return to power looms large, the future of the African Growth and Opportunity ...
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