US Tariffs Surge to 30%, Intensifying Trade Tensions with South Africa
Understanding Trump's Tariff Decision on South Africa
In a bold pivot, Washington has signaled a significant shift in its trade approach, raising critical questions about the long-standing economic ties between the United States and South Africa. This move, characterized by the imposition of a 30% tariff on South African imports, threatens to unravel decades of bilateral economic cooperation. How did we reach this tipping point, and what does it mean for both nations moving forward?
Former President Trump justified his…