# South Africa has increased import tariffs on a wide range of steel products by between ten- and 30-percent to protect the local industry. The new measures, published in the Government Gazette, apply to countries without trade agreements with South Africa. The International Trade Administration Commission says the move aims to support local manufacturing and industrial growth, although authorities acknowledge it could raise prices. Rebates will be available for products not produced locally, while government continues reviewing the effectiveness of the protection measures over the next three years.
South Africa raises steel import tariffs