SIPHO MHAGA: The vital role trade agreements play in driving SA’s future growth
SA has an opportunity to reposition itself as a leader in African trade and beyond
Trade agreements are one of the essential pillars supporting SA’s economic strategy, shaping market access, investment flows and international competitiveness. While global discourse on trade has recently focused on US import taxes and negotiations involving the US, Canada, Mexico and China, SA needs to look closer to home and examine its own trade agreements to capitalise on emerging opportunities and mitigate potential risks.
With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu), and the Africa Growth & Opportunity Act (Agoa) shaping the country’s trade landscape, understanding these agreements and how to leverage them are the keys to navigating an increasingly complex global economy...
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