41 h. ago LIVE | Lamola and Tau update on SA’s strategic approach to US tariffs

Media Briefing about South Africa's strategic approach to new US tariff regime.

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43 h. ago Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports

Lesotho has become the world’s second hardest-hit country by President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, facing a 50% rate on all exports to the US—just behind China. The move threatens Lesotho’s thriving textile trade, including exports of Levi’s and Wrangler jeans, which have benefited from tariff-free access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).… Read More »Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports The post Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports first appeared on iAfrica.

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46 h. ago Trump’s tariff hike on SA is part of the US trade issues: Dangor

The approach by the US administration on the issues of trade is a global one.

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56 h. ago Global trade war is inevitable following Trump’s tariffs: Analyst

Parks Tau says they are still trying to make sense of the new tariffs

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59 h. ago Macron calls for suspension of investment in US after tariffs

Macron called the Trump's tariffs "brutal and unfounded".

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62 h. ago South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs

The South African Presidency has voiced apprehension regarding the recent imposition of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, describing them as punitive measures that hinder international trade. On Wednesday, President Trump announced extensive global tariffs, asserting they were in retaliation for what he termed unfair trade practices. South Africa is among the nations affected, facing… Read More »South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs The post South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs first appeared on iAfrica.

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62 h. ago Selective US Tariffs Spare Key South African Exports but Pose Challenges for Farmers

In a recent policy shift, the United States has imposed steep tariffs on several African nations, effectively signaling the end of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Countries such as Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Botswana, and South Africa now face tariffs ranging from 30% to 50%. This move comes amid existing challenges in these nations,… Read More »Selective US Tariffs Spare Key South African Exports but Pose Challenges for Farmers The post Selective US Tariffs Spare Key South African Exports but Pose Challenges for Farmers first appeared on iAfrica.

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62 h. ago Tariffs will harm US even without European response: Germany’s Scholz

 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Trump's tariffs are an attack on the trade system.

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65 h. ago China, EU agree to restart talks on minimum price on Chinese EVs

Now facing 54% tariffs on exports to the US, the world's No. 2 economy China vowed countermeasures

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67 h. ago Tshwane Mayor warns residents to brace themselves for tariff hikes

The City of Tshwane is struggling to increase its revenue collection.

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3 d. ago Gauteng Health to appeal judgment over radiation oncology services

The court's decision was in response to a case brought by the Cancer Alliance a week ago.

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3 d. ago Response to Trump’s tariffs will happen at appropriate moment: EU

The EU says they will respond to Donald Trump's tariffs at appropriate moment.

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3 d. ago South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown

ArcelorMittal South Africa has postponed the planned closure of its long steel operations to August 31, following a $91.5 million lifeline from the state-owned Industrial Development Corporation. The struggling steelmaker had earlier announced it would shut down the division by April after failing to secure government concessions on electricity costs, freight rail tariffs, and import… Read More »South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown The post South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Enyobeni Tavern owner denies responsibility in Scenery Park incident

Ndevu has been accused of failing to ensure the safety of patrons on the day of the tragedy

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5 d. ago Trump threatens secondary tariffs on all oil coming out of Russia

US President Donald Trump threatened secondary tariffs on all oil coming out of Russia.

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1 week ago DA shooting itself in the foot over budget vote stance: Analyst

She further says their actions will harm the Government of National Unity.

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1 week ago Lombaard responsible for Joshlin Smith’s disappearance: Defence

The Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial continues.

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1 week ago Chad Deems Sudanese General’s Airport Threat a ‘Declaration of War’

Sudan’s civil war threatens to escalate into a regional conflict after a top Sudanese general threatened to target Chad’s airports, claiming the United Arab Emirates uses them to supply weapons to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In response, Chad condemned the remarks as a “declaration of war” and vowed to defend its sovereignty, in… Read More »Chad Deems Sudanese General’s Airport Threat a ‘Declaration of War’ The post Chad Deems Sudanese General’s Airport Threat a ‘Declaration of War’ first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly rejected claims that white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, are being persecuted, calling it a “completely false narrative.” His comments come in response to renewed allegations from Elon Musk, who repeated accusations of “white genocide” in South Africa. Musk cited a political rally where members of the opposition Economic… Read More »South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions The post South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground

Ebrahim Rasool returned to Cape Town on Sunday, not as a triumphant negotiator but as a man unwavering in his convictions. The former South African ambassador to the U.S. was expelled with just a week’s notice, but if Washington thought it could dictate South Africa’s alliances, Rasool had a firm response: “America doesn’t get to… Read More »Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground The post Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground first appeared on iAfrica.

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