Trump can move trade to a surplus by blocking the imports of Platinum Group Metals and gold, but obviously he won’t do that.
SA is focusing on diplomatic efforts to establish a more balanced trade relationship with the US.
The Trump administration has reiterated that July 9 remains the critical date.
Associated Press has reported that US-bound citrus averages about 6.5m cartons a season, supporting 35 000 jobs in South Africa.
The automotive sector continues to play a vital role in the country’s manufacturing economy.
The industry body warns that the duty will negatively affect chrome producers and jobs.
Goods originating in or imported from numerous developing countries are excluded.
One of the countries that has already learned its fate in the face of punishing duties is Vietnam.
If SA’s disease-free status is compromised, PRRS could come at a heavy cost to local pork producers.
The development platform targets black-owned SMEs with turnovers under R50 million.
