South African exporters face a severe blow after the United States announced a 30 tariff on key imports, set to take effect within seven days from this month.
President Cyril Ramaphosa warned the move could disrupt industries reliant on duty-free access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act AGOA, risking jobs and economic stability.
Key sectors at riskAccording to TimesLive , the tariffs target sectors like:
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Agriculture citrus, wine, macadamia nuts
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Automotive vehicle parts and components