How Trump's 30% tariff hike on all SA imports will hit the country
In South Africa's case, the move has been stated to be intended to address trade deficits and non-tariff policies the country enjoys through the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a vehicle to help sub-Saharan African economies enhance trade relations with the US.
It affords eligible countries duty-free access to the lucrative US market.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa disputes the US interpretation of the balance of trade between the two countries.
The CEO of Business Leadership South Africa Busisiwe Mavuso emphasised that these tariffs will hit the country hard.
President @CyrilRamaphosa has noted the correspondence from President Donald Trump on the unilateral imposition of a 30% trade tariff against South Africa, also noting that SA is one of a number of countries to have received this communication. https://t.co/cGZB5lDMuK pic.twitter.com/5BMNsQI9f4
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