Ex-WTO exec warns Pretoria to urgently address ‘non-tariff barriers’ or exporters will pay 40% price

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In the most recent annual assessment of trade relationships, the US listed three pages of ‘non-tariff barriers’ imposed by South Africa, whose exports currently enter America duty-free. From August 1, Trump Tariffs will make SA goods 40% more expensive for Americans. Trade expert, former WTO senior official Johann Human rates the chances of SA avoiding Trump Tariffs at ‘zero’ and in this powerful interview, says unless Pretoria starts to take US objections, SA goods will soon be priced out of the world’s biggest marketplace, with a devastating impact on employment. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
17 Jul 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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