Mistruths abound as there is no poultry dumping in SA
Imports make up less than 20% of total consumption and trade partners are not selling their products at a cheaper rate
I am continually dismayed by the constant misinformation about poultry imports in SA, specifically where it concerns dumping or predatory trade. Consumers are faced by a barrage of fake news from the local poultry industry and its allies, all presented as fact and cloaked in the illusory garb of being in the best interests of SA and the public. There is not one shred of truth to these insinuations.
Trade, by its very nature, is reciprocal, so to attack trading partner countries that also procure a vast basket of goods and services from SA is dangerous and in direct opposition to the strong message of welcome our president gave global investors at the recent investment conference. ..
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