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S African trade minister meets USTR to discuss high trade tariffs
The 30-per cent US tariff poses a significant threat to South Africa’s economy grappling with growth challenges and high unemployment. It could also lead to substantial job losses.
South African trade minister Parks Tau recently met US trade representative Jamieson Greer in Washington, DC, to discuss a rollback of the high tariffs imposed by the US administration.
The 30-per cent tariff poses a significant threat to South Africa’s economy grappling with growth challenges and high unemployment.
Both sides want to set up a road map for future engagement.
Both sides want to set up a road map for future engagement and resolve ongoing trade and diplomatic issues.
While South Africa’s trade ministry reported a constructive meeting, US trade officials have been silent on the deliberations.
Trump earlier accused the South African government of discrimination against the white minority, affecting bilateral relations.
The United States remains a key trade and investment partner for South Africa, with bilateral trade at $15.1 billion in 2024, the American Chamber of Commerce’s chapter in the country reported.
South Africa’s exports to the United States were valued at $8.2 billion in 2024; while US imports into the former were worth $6.9 billion. There are over 600 US companies in South Africa and more than 22 South African companies in the United States.
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The April figure was far below market forecasts of a 15,000 gain.
Full-time jobs dropped by 10,700 in April after a sharp rise in March.
Australia’s net employment fell by 18,600 month on month in April.
The April figure was far below market forecasts of a 15,000 gain.
Full-time jobs dropped by 10,700 in April after a sharp rise in March.
The unemployment rate rose to 4.5 per cent in April, the highest since November 2021, while the labour force participation rate eased to 66.7 per cent.
The unemployment rate rose to 4.5 per cent in April, the highest since November 2021. The labour force participation rate eased to 66.7 per cent.
The official statistical agency observed that a drop in female employment—the first since August 2025—drove the overall fall.
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