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Elon Musk is calling on President Trump to rethink his harsh tariff policies, invoking the concerns of business leaders.
A number of sweeping new taxes on goods from other countries are already here, with more set to take effect in the coming days. Donald Trump has promised that his latest and most severe volley of duties, which he calls “reciprocal” tariffs, kicked in on Wednesday. Further escalation could soon follow.
President Trump's recent announcement of a 30% tariff on South Africa has raised eyebrows, especially given his misleading claims about the country's trade practices.
Amid President Trump's tightening grip on US academia, a growing number of researchers are contemplating moving abroad.
Asian markets are in turmoil following President Trump's new tariffs, with countries scrambling to respond as global trade faces unprecedented challenges.
As President Trump's tariffs loom large, South Africa faces a daunting challenge with a 30% tariff on its goods entering the US, putting its economy at risk. What are the implications for key sectors and the future of trade relations?
The Minerals Council South Africa warns that new US tariffs could negatively impact global economic growth and mineral demand, despite key exports like PGMs and gold being exempt. While the gold price remains robust and a weaker rand may boost export competitiveness, concerns remain about broader economic consequences.
US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs have ignited a fierce global trade war, stirring outrage from allies and rivals alike.
Carmakers brace for impact as US tariffs on imports take effect.
Is travel a privilege reserved for the few? Discover how the Global South is challenging this notion and advocating for equal travel rights.
Former South African Ambassador Tony Leon has called for a strategic reassessment of SA-US relations following recent diplomatic tensions. Leon criticised 'megaphone diplomacy' and urged a more pragmatic approach focused on economic growth and job creation rather than ideological positioning.
Discover why the SA Reserve Bank's MPC surprised economists by keeping the repo rate unchanged despite low inflation.
Human Rights Day is not just a historical marker it is a mirror held up to our present reality as South Africans. It forces us to take a good look at ourselves and ask whether we are truly honouring the sacrifices made for freedom, justice, and equality. This year, however, it takes on new meaning and an added weight as we witness the disturbing global rhetoric emanating from the US.
Reporters Without Borders says Donald Trump's dismantling of US-funded media outlets could put journalists at risk.
As part of his blitz of executive orders touching on just about every aspect of life in America since taking office, Trump has decreed the government will only recognize two sexes and ordered that trans people be barred from the military.
In a fierce response to diplomatic tensions, Saftu's Zwelinzima Vavi denounces the US expulsion of Ambassador Rasool as evidence of anti-African sentiment, while warning against American diplomatic pressure and emphasising South Africa's sovereign right to independent foreign policy.