Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wines over digital tax
Washington – US President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 100 percent tariff on French wine and champagne unless... Read more
15 Jun
Electricity prices to increase from April, households to feel the pinch
Cape Town – Electricity tariffs in South Africa will increase by an average of 8.76% from 1 April 2026,... Read more
17 Mar
What’s next after US Supreme Court tariff ruling?
Washington – The Supreme Court’s striking down of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, while a relief to many, heralds... Read more
21 Feb
US Supreme Court delivers stunning setback to Trump’s trade agenda
Washington – The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs illegal – a stunning political... Read more
20 Feb
Trade lifeline saved! US renews AGOA as African jobs hang in the balance
Paris – The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which has been renewed until the end of 2026, has provided... Read more
4 Feb
SA dangles ‘generous’ trade deal to avert US tariffs
Pretoria – South Africa will offer a “generous” new trade deal to the United States on Tuesday to avoid... Read more
13 Aug, 2025
WATCH | Parks Tau announces fresh bid to bust US 30% tariff
Cape Town – Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says the government is strengthening trade and investment partnerships... Read more
12 Aug, 2025
Trump announces 100% chip tariff, pressuring Asian producers
Tokyo – Donald Trump has announced a 100 percent tariff on semiconductors from firms that do not invest in... Read more
7 Aug, 2025
WATCH | Ramaphosa regrets ‘very punitive’ US tariffs
Johannesburg – President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday called US tariffs set to hit certain South African exports this week... Read more
5 Aug, 2025
South Africa scrambles for new markets as US tariffs loom
Johannesburg – South Africa will seek new markets in Africa and Asia as it continues to negotiate with the... Read more
4 Aug, 2025
