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Government warns 30% US tariff may cut 0.2% from SA’s economic growth [SOUND]

# The government says the new 30-percent tariff imposed by the US could reduce South Africa’s economic growth by 0.2-percent. In a joint media briefing, the Ministries of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry and Competition expressed concern over the economic impact on key export sectors such as motor vehicles, citrus, and wine. Minister Parks Tau says the heightened uncertainty harms investor confidence and trade stability:

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