DA says Wesgro’s trade promotion role vital amid US tariffs and global tensions [SOUND]

# The DA says the Western Cape’s tourism, trade, and investment promotion agency, Wesgro’s role in trade promotion is critical as South Africa faces new global trade pressures, including a 30-percent tariff imposed by the US. In the past financial year, Wesgro secured 15-billion-rand in new investment and helped facilitate five-billion-rand in exports. The DA’s Noko Masipa says the agency also led 75 trade missions and engaged with 48 countries to grow market access: