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A delegation from South Africa made its way to Washington last week to advocate against the imposition of new tariffs.
News South Africa » Free State » Trade: South Africa on the verge of signing ‘duty-free’ trade deal with China
China will allow duty-free imports of some South African products under a trade deal which is being finalised, the trade ministry said Thursday, as Pretoria seeks to increase the scope of its markets.
News South Africa » Free State » Trade: African free trade bloc opens for business, but challenges remain
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 1 (Reuters) - African countries began officially trading under a new continent-wide free trade area on Friday, after months of delays caused by the global coronavirus pandemic. But ...
News South Africa » Free State » Trade: South Africa seeks tariff exemption as US probes forced labor tied to imports
South Africa has asked the United States to exempt it from proposed tariffs linked to a U.S. investigation into the enforcement of bans on imports of products made with forced labor in dozens of ...
News South Africa » Free State » Trade: Beyond the Supply Chain: South Africa’s China Dilemma
At the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026, South Africa’s deputy president Paul Mashatile signaled a renewed partnership ...
News South Africa » Free State » Trade: When global trade becomes a weapon, how can African economies protect themselves?
“Today, everyone recognises that trade is as much a security issue as an economic one.” European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde made this comment in February 2026, while addressing the ...