Dr. Azar Jammine, chief economist at Econometrix, weighs in on Trump’s renewed tariffs on South African goods, warning they threaten key exports like steel, aluminium, and citrus—putting thousands of manufacturing jobs at risk. The move could also endanger South Africa’s AGOA benefits, straining U.S. trade ties. As Washington turns inward, South Africa may pivot further toward BRICS, accelerating a shift away from Western economic dependence.

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