Local motor sector unsure how Trump tariffs will affect duty-free export
Industry association Naamsa says it’s unclear if SA’s Agoa benefit has been overridden by US president
27 March 2025 - 16:32
SA vehicle and components manufacturers say they don’t know yet whether their duty-free export access to the US is affected by President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% import tariff on automotive goods.
SA automotive exports benefit from the US government’s African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), intended to provide trade opportunities for Sub-Saharan countries...
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