# The Port of Cape Town is expediting fruit exports to the US ahead of a 30-percent tariff set to take effect on 9 July this year. Currently, a 90-day reprieve allows a reduced 10-percent tariff, providing a critical window for South African exporters. To enhance efficiency, the Cape Town Container Terminal has added two 500 kilovolt-ampere generators, increasing capacity during peak fruit export seasons. This upgrade aims to mitigate potential job losses and economic instability in rural areas reliant on citrus exports.
Cape Town port races to ship fruit ahead of looming US tariffs