The International Trade Commission of South Africa (Itac) is proposing the implementation of sweeping tariffs on imported steel products. Earlier this year, Itac announced the largest tariff review in its 22-year history in response to threats by ArcelorMittal South Africa (Amsa) to close down its steel mills in Newcastle and Vereeniging, due to a flood of cheap imports from Asia.  Steel products will see increases up to their World Trade Organisation (WTO) bound rates, of between 10% and 30%, according to a preliminary notice published last week by the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac). Sakina Kamwendo spoke to  XA Global Trade Advisors MD, Donald MacKay

The International Trade Commission of South Africa (Itac) is proposing the implementation of sweeping tariffs on imported steel products. Earlier this year, Itac announced the largest tariff review in its 22-year history in response to threats by ArcelorMittal South Africa (Amsa) to close down its steel mills in Newcastle and Vereeniging, due to a flood of cheap imports from Asia. &nbsp;Steel products will see increases up to their World Trade Organisation (WTO) bound rates, of between 10% and 30%, according to a preliminary notice published last week by the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac). Sakina Kamwendo spoke to&nbsp; XA Global Trade Advisors MD, Donald MacKay

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SA's  International Trade Commission proposes  implementation of sweeping tariffs on imported steel products, following industry review

Minister John Steenhuisen, further says  several provinces have been affected, including Limpopo, the Eastern Cape, parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. He says the department will roll out immediate mass vaccination in hotspot areas, with repeat campaigns within three months. Feedlots and dairy herds will be fully vaccinated. SteenHuisen explains

Minister John Steenhuisen, further says &nbsp;several provinces have been affected, including Limpopo, the Eastern Cape, parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. He says the department will roll out immediate mass vaccination in hotspot areas, with repeat campaigns within three months. Feedlots and dairy herds will be fully vaccinated. SteenHuisen explains

Steenhuisen: mass vaccinations imminent. 

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen says a foot and mouth vaccination programme has to go hand in hand with enhanced surveillance and movement control. Steenhuisen was briefing the media on the current status of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Africa. He says government has vaccinated 2 million animals. He says early detection and reporting are essential to limit the spread of Foot-and-mouth disease in the country.

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen says a foot and mouth vaccination programme has to go hand in hand with enhanced surveillance and movement control. Steenhuisen was briefing the media on the current status of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Africa. He says government has vaccinated 2 million animals. He says early detection and reporting are essential to limit the spread of Foot-and-mouth disease in the country.

 Steenhuisen: FMD vaccination needs surveillance, controls. 

Tensions continue to simmer between Washington in the US and the South African government. This as the Will for Peace 2026 maritime exercise officially launched over the past weekend. This year's week long naval exercises are led by the People's Republic of China, with South Africa acting as host nation. The collaborative action by BRICS countries has however hit a snag with Iran and India both pulling out of naval activities. This follows recent geopolitical tensions where the US threatened 'serious military action against Iran. For an in-depth analysis and chat on this Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Steven Gruzd, Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at the South African Institute of International Affairs..

Tensions continue to simmer between Washington in the US and the South African government. This as the Will for Peace 2026 maritime exercise officially launched over the past weekend. This year's week long naval exercises are led by the People's Republic of China, with South Africa acting as host nation. The collaborative action by BRICS countries has however hit a snag with Iran and India both pulling out of naval activities. This follows recent geopolitical tensions where the US threatened 'serious military action against Iran. For an in-depth analysis and chat on this Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Steven Gruzd, Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at the South African Institute of International Affairs..

SA's International Trade Commission proposes implementation of sweeping tariffs on imported steel products, following industry review

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