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Can Africa stand together against Trump’s tariff assault?
Although some analysts and trade experts have called for a unified African response to Trump’s tariff assault, there has so ...
Trump’s tariffs are sending African countries into China’s hands
Africa is adjusting to the new reality of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with countries on the continent facing some of ...
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South Africa braces for heavy job losses as stiff US tariffs take hold
As sweeping new US tariffs take effect on Thursday, dozens of countries are facing sharp new duties on their exports. South ...
South Africa unveils US tariff response
The South African government announced steps to support businesses that will be impacted by the 30% US tariff taking effect ...
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African leaders count costs and look to EU and China amid US tariffs
African leaders are likely to look to China and the EU when the dust settles on the new trade tariffs they will face from the ...
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Exploring solutions to South Africa's costly electricity tariffs for businesses
While the minister’s review may provide some short-term relief, any adjustment may yet fall short of restoring affordability ...
US tariffs put 30,000 South African jobs at risk, officials say
South African authorities have warned that U.S. reciprocal tariffs could put an estimated 30,000 jobs at risk.
South African rand gains on weaker dollar but tariff concerns linger
The South African rand gained against a weaker dollar on Wednesday as traders ruminated over last week's weaker-than-expected ...
Grapes of wrath: South African wineries hit by 30% US tariffs
Country faces steeper levies than rivals in Europe or South America after Donald Trump’s attacks over affirmative action ...
15% US tariff on Ghanaian exports takes effect August 7
The 15 percent tariff announced by the United States on exports from Ghana takes effect on August 7, 2025. The US government ...