Every additional cost in the supply chain eventually reaches consumers at the check-out.
Cargo destined for West Africa is trans-shipped to Lagos in nine days.
Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau highlighted the discussions during the G20 Summit.
“The government needs to prevent chicken dumping by applying WTO rules and proper import protocols.” – Francois Baird.
The duty reductions took tariffs for some countries down to pre-April levels.
“Output fell by more than 8% between 2018 and 2024, and China now leads global production.”
Trump restored baseline tariffs on Australian and New Zealand beef to pre-April levels.
Most products, including maize, wine, sugar, and fruit juices, were destined for Africa.
The market holds potential for growth in orange exports now that punitive duties have been removed.
Most regions posted growth, with notable gains in sub-Saharan Africa.
But growers remain concerned about the looming effect of the 30% US tariffs on the 2026 season.
The Bill aims to establish OSBPs through international agreements to provide for common control zones in the Southern African Customs Union.
