South Africa is looking for new markets as it is affected by U.S. tariffs.

2025-09-02 00:00

The agribusiness sector in South Africa is under pressure due to a 30% tariff imposed by the United States on agricultural exports in August 2025. This tariff has had an impact on industries like citrus, wine, and macadamia nuts, putting 35,000 jobs in the citrus sector in jeopardy. Despite a 26% increase in Q2, the sector is facing challenges due to the new tariff.

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