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Trump’s pivot from aid to trade leaves Africa wary as it faces tariffs and uncertainty
When U.S. President Donald Trump met five African leaders in Washington in July, his lack of familiarity with the continent ...
'We are on our own'- Africa looks within to weather growing global tariff turmoil
JOHANNESBURG - African leaders are pushing to speed up implementation of a continent-wide deal to boost trade as growing ...
Kganyago Sees South Africa CPI Staying in Target Despite Risks
South Africa’s central bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago signaled confidence that inflation would remain within its target for ...
Africa braces for US tariffs
The White House will today deliver the first set of new, unilateral tariff levels, with a three-month reprieve set to expire ...
South Africa coalition strained after trade envoy fails to visit US
South Africa's main coalition partners are embroiled in a spat over how to respond to looming tariffs from a hostile Trump ...
G20 finance chiefs to meet under tariff cloud in South Africa
DURBAN (Reuters) -G20 finance chiefs will meet in South Africa on Thursday under the shadow of President Donald Trump's ...
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U.S. tariffs put 100,000 jobs at risk in S/Africa- Governor SARB
Lesetja Kganyago, South African Reserved Bank (SARB) governor said U.S. tariffs on South Africa could cause around 100,000 ...
US tariffs would eat up German growth this year and next, Bundesbank chief says
The Bundebank expects growth of 0.7% in Germany in 2026 but this could be eaten up if U.S. tariffs of 30% threatened by ...