JOHANNESBURG - South Africa is warned to take the US objections seriously or face being priced out of the world's largest market.
If the government fails to act, there could be devastating consequences for local exporters and workers.
South Africa could face harsher sanctions or penalties due to the country's alignment with BRICS and its foreign policy on Israel.
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The tariff threats from the US government are imminent and requires serious discussion with trade partners to avoid possible trade disruptions.
Johann Human is a trade expert and former senior World Trade organisation officials joined eNCA to discuss how relations with the US can be mended without compromising South Africa's foreign policy and sovereignty.