Tariffs: A “Perfect Storm” Brewing in Developing Countries
As planned budget cuts to development aid begin to cause “serious damage” in developing countries, a United Nations agency warns…
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President Ramaphosa responds to United States (US) tariffs announcement
South Africa will continue with its diplomatic efforts towards a more balanced and mutually beneficial trade relationship with the United…
Donald Trump Imposes 30% Tariff on Algeria and Threatens Retaliatory Measures
In an official letter addressed on July 9 to Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, U.S.…
PAPSS: Promising Results for the Pan-African Payment System
The 16 African countries that have so far signed up, have praised the elimination of the US The Pan-African Payments…
30% Tariffs: The United States Deals a Heavy Blow to South Africa’s Economy
President Trump signed the tariff order on Monday, 7 July, after the withdrawal of US grant funding for critical programmes…
Crisis mode: South Africa’s new strategies for supply-chain disruptions
Over R47bn ($2.5bn) in South African exports to the United States, primarily steel and aluminium, are at risk from the…
Carbon Border Taxes Put South Africa Exports at Risk, Study Says
South Africa’s key export industries are becoming increasingly vulnerable as climate policies like cross-border carbon taxes take hold, according to…
Afreximbank Launches 2025 Report on African Trade in a Shifting Global Financial Landscape
The report shows that Africa’s total merchandise trade recovered, surging by 13.9% in 2024, to US$1.5 trillion, following a 5.4%…