SA must strengthen diplomatic ties, diversify trade partnerships beyond the US

By Dr Calvin Mudzingiri | Published Apr 9, 2025

US President Trump's new 30% tariffs on South African exports threaten to disrupt the $23 billion annual trade relationship between the two nations. Dr. Calvin Mudzingiri analyzes how SA can respond strategically by strengthening diplomatic negotiations, diversifying trade partnerships with EU, Asia and BRICS nations, and investing in local production capacity to build economic resilience against current and future trade disruptions