The Mail & Guardian | 19.12.2025 05:41
Tau has had a tough year navigating the global turmoil triggered by US tariffs on several countries. The 30% on South Africa’s exports is certainly not a reflection of the minister’s personal performance. But the reality is that under his watch, not only has the country been slapped with the punitive tariff, it is also unlikely to remain among the beneficiaries of the African Growth and Opportunity Act offering duty free access to US markets, even if the lapsed trade pact is renewed.
