JOHANNESBURG - President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 30% tariff on South African imports has sent shockwaves through key export sectors particularly agriculture.
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The citrus industry, which exports significant volumes to the US market, is especially concerned about the looming impact.
South Africa is now scrambling to negotiate a better trade deal ahead of the tariff implementation deadline on 1 August.
- We speak to Boitshoko Ntshabele from the Citrus Growers’ Association about what this could mean for local farmers and jobs.
But the pressure doesn’t stop there Trump has also threatened an additional 10% tariff on BRICS countries, raising broader concerns about South Africa’s trade future.
- To unpack the economic and geopolitical implications of these developments, we’re joined by Chartered Accountant Khaya Sithole and Stavros Nicolaou, a member of the BRICS Business Council.