Transport portfolio committee warns SA faces economic hit from US vehicle tariffs [SOUND]

# Parliament’s Transport portfolio committee warns that the US decision to impose a 25-percent tariff on foreign-made vehicles and parts will impact South Africa’s automotive industry. South Africa previously enjoyed duty-free access under AGOA, exporting 27.9-billion-rand in vehicles and components to the US in 2023. Committee chairperson, Donald Selamolela, told Newzroom Afrika that this could hurt SA’s vehicle exports and economic growth: