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Africa Subsaharan
South African officials say planned US tariffs could put 30,000 jobs at risk
2025-08-05
[AFRICANEWS] South Africa's trade and industry minister on Monday said that the 30 per cent reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States could put tens of thousands of jobs at risk.

''We've based this on the ongoing consultations that we have with all the sectors of the economy, from automotive, agriculture and all the other sectors that are going to be impacted,'' said Simphiwe Hamilton, Director-General of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition.

''At this stage we are sitting at approximately 30,000 jobs that could be affected by this, if it were to be mismanaged in any manner,'' he said.
Posted by:Fred

#8  But an Anglo "blueprint" with constitutions that mirrored that of the United States just wouldn't do.
Posted by: Besoeker   2025-08-05 13:25  

#7  There is not one formerly colonized sub-sahara African country that is now self ruled that has a higher standard of living, higher employment, better infrastructure, and longer longevity than they had when colonized.

South Africa and Rhodesia is their blueprint for the West.
Posted by: mossomo   2025-08-05 13:19  

#6  That's a lot of mooching.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2025-08-05 11:34  

#5  ^27.1 million
Posted by: Grom the Affective   2025-08-05 11:23  

#4  The official unemployment rate in South Africa is currently 32.9%

out of 271 million..

So, 30000 is 0.11%
Posted by: Grom the Affective   2025-08-05 11:22  

#3  If the killing continues, I would like to see an embargo that could be extended to other countries that help them circumvent.
Posted by: Super Hose   2025-08-05 05:44  

#2  Mr. Hamilton appears to be genuinely concerned. I can't imagine why.
Posted by: Besoeker   2025-08-05 04:11  

#1  Ohgeedarn
Posted by: DarthVader   2025-08-05 00:12  

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