Government has confirmed that the decision taken by US President Donald Trump to impose 30 per cent tariffs against South Africa has nullified the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Trade, Industry and Competition minister, Parks Tau told journalists on Friday that South Africa will engage the US administration on how the tariffs were calculated. AGOA is a legislation that was approved by the U.S. Congress in May 2000 to assist the economies of sub-Saharan Africa and to improve economic relations between the United States and the region. The tariffs leave a chunk of South Africa's industry that are reliant on US trade reeling from the loss of duty free and preferential access to the US market. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Adv. Mtho Xulu, President of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry - SACCI  

<p>Government has confirmed that the decision taken by US President Donald Trump to impose 30 per cent tariffs against South Africa has nullified the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Trade, Industry and Competition minister, Parks Tau told journalists on Friday that South Africa will engage the US administration on how the tariffs were calculated. AGOA is a legislation that was approved by the U.S. Congress in May 2000 to assist the economies of sub-Saharan Africa and to improve economic relations between the United States and the region. The tariffs leave a chunk of South Africa's industry that are reliant on US trade reeling from the loss of duty free and preferential access to the US market. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Adv. Mtho Xulu, President of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry - SACCI&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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The Weekend View

This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.

<p>This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.</p>