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Impact of tariffs on SA economy will be significant

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The 90-day freeze on sweeping U.S. tariffs is set to expire on July 9, sowing economic uncertainty as the Trump administration works to revamp the terms of global trade. Frederick Mitchell, Chief Economist at Aluma Capital touched on the impact of tariffs on the South African economy.
7 Jul 10AM English South Africa Business · Daily News

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