Tyremakers say tariffs to stop dumping in SA are key to saving industry
But the Tyre Importers Association has warned such duties will make it difficult for financially constrained consumers to afford new tyres
15 February 2023 - 17:49
The local industry body of tyre manufacturers says the criticism of its quest for additional tariffs on tyres imported from China was unfair as these were critical in keeping the local industry alive.
“Tyres imported unfairly into SA at unsustainable, rock-bottom rates limit the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers,” said newly appointed chair for the SA Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) Lubin Ozoux...
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