Double blow for citrus industry as US tariffs bite, VAT set to rise
The sector finds itself squeezed from both sides and the biggest loser is the economy
10 April 2025 - 05:00
As growers begin packing the first citrus fruits destined for the US market this week, US President Donald Trump’s 30% tariff on SA goods — including citrus — comes into effect.
Combined with a looming VAT hike at home, the effect from the different types of taxes holds nothing good for the citrus industry...
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