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South Africa looks beyond U.S. as tariff dispute escalates

Photo by Vije Vijendranath @ Unsplash | South Africa
Photo by Vije Vijendranath @ Unsplash
  • South Africa to diversify trade away from U.S. following a 30% tariff on its exports
  • Pretoria expands partnerships with EU, China, and Middle East 
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa is accelerating efforts to deepen trade ties with Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East as tensions with the United States escalate over a new 30% tariff on its exports.

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