International News
Agri SA calls for greater pragmatism in trade strategy as 30% US tariff looms
By: Marleny Arnoldi 8th July 2025 With the US’s imposition of a 30% import tariff on South African goods to take effect on August 1, industry body Agri SA says the country must... →
Trump announces 30% tariff on South African exports to the US from Aug 1
By: Creamer Media Reporter 7th July 2025 US President Donald Trump on July 7 informed South Africa of its intention to impose a 30% tariff on South African products exported to the US,... →
Trump sets Aug 1 start for tariffs ahead of Wednesday deadline
By: Bloomberg 7th July 2025 US President Donald Trump plans to announce trade deals and deliver tariff warnings on Monday, as countries negotiated through the weekend to avoid... →
South Africa says it is not anti-American after Trump's Brics tariff threat

By: Reuters 7th July 2025 South Africa is not anti-American and still wants to negotiate a trade deal with the United States, a trade ministry spokesperson said, after US... →
Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil
By: Reuters 7th July 2025 President Donald Trump said the US will impose an additional 10% tariff on any countries aligning themselves with the "Anti-American policies" of... →
Trump tariffs sour the fortunes of South Africa’s citrus farmers
By: Bloomberg 7th July 2025 Walk down the aisles of a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods Market in the US, and chances are many of the piles of oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit... →
SA, Austria sign MoU on cooperation in technical and vocational education and training
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th July 2025 South Africa and Austria on Friday signed two memoranda of understanding, which President Cyril Ramaphosa said will support South Africa’s efforts... →
Ramaphosa welcomes Austrian President, cites economic opportunities 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th July 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said that as South Africa strives to achieve energy security through investment in renewable and other clean energy, it... →