AGOA Extension: African Manufacturers’ Last Stand
African industries are waging a last-minute campaign to extend the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA), a key trade agreement…
Tag: USA
American Soybean Association Deepens Cooperation to Strengthen Aquaculture Trade with Nigeria
With bilateral agricultural trade reaching $429 million in 2024 and on track to more than double this figure in 2025,…
South Africa Submits New Trade Proposal to Counter U.S. Tariffs
In response to the recent implementation of new tariffs by Donald Trump’s administration, South Africa is adopting a new strategy…
South African agricultural exports to the United States surge in the second quarter
In the first quarter of 2025, South African agricultural exports to the US were US$118 million, up by 19% year-on-year…
South Africa: Joint Media Statement by the Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry and Competition, 4 August 2025
While the current measures present challenges, it also presents opportunities to build and accelerate the implementation of the AfCFTA and…
South Africa continues to engage the United States (US) government on the reciprocal tariffs
South Africa and US trade relations are complementary in nature and South African exports do not pose a threat to…
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.…
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…
Constant Disruptions: Adapt or Perish, Warns Global Logistics Expert
Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by world renowned supply chain…