UNDER U.S. TARIFF PRESSURE, SOUTH AFRICA’S AUTO INDUSTRY SEEKS NEW PATHWAYS

South Africa’s automotive industry is facing one of its toughest external challenges in years, as the United States imposed a 30% tariff on its automobile products starting in August. The move has squeezed profit margins, reduced orders, and created uncertainty for the country’s key export sector. The U.S. has long been a major destination for […]
THE 9TH CHINA TRADE FAIR SIGNALS A NEW TRADE ERA WITH SOUTH AFRICA

The 9th China Trade Fair South Africa, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre this past Tuesday the 23rd of September, was not merely a trade exhibition — it was a geopolitical statement. It signaled that South Africa, and the continent at large, is no longer content to be a passive consumer or raw exporter. Instead, […]
JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE MINISTERS OF DIRCO

South Africa’s Strategic Adaptation to U.S. Tariffs: Advancing National Interests through Policy and Strategy The new tariff regime arising from the decision by the United States of America which have been directed not only to South Africa, but the entire world necessitates strategic responses to maintain and grow our industrial base, as a crucial avenue […]