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SA government rejects tit-for-tat approach to Trump's steep trade tariffs

Trade Minister Parks Tau has revealed South Africa's strategic response to Donald Trump's 31% tariffs, rejecting a retaliatory approach in favour of export diversification and WTO reform. With agricultural and automotive sectors most affected, the government will implement trade defence mechanisms while seeking new markets across Africa, Asia and beyond before the tariffs take effect next Wednesday.

Saturday Star
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

SA government rejects tit-for-tat approach to Trump's steep trade tariffs

Trade Minister Parks Tau has revealed South Africa's strategic response to Donald Trump's 31% tariffs, rejecting a retaliatory approach in favour of export diversification and WTO reform. With agricultural and automotive sectors most affected, the government will implement trade defence mechanisms while seeking new markets across Africa, Asia and beyond before the tariffs take effect next Wednesday.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published
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