# Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is disappointed by US President Donald Trump’s decision to increase tariffs on Canadian goods to 35-percent. The US leader had warned of trade consequences for Canada after Carney announced plans to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September. In an executive order, […]
# Germany will soon start delivering two more US-made Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, as Kyiv faces a growing number of Russian drone and missile attacks. The German defence ministry says after reaching an agreement with the United States, the German military will deliver additional Patriot launchers in the coming days, and will supply […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa het dringende ondersteunende maatreëls aangekondig om Suid-Afrikaanse ondernemings en werksgeleenthede te beskerm teen die uitwerking van dreigende Amerikaanse tariefverhogings. Ramaphosa het in die Uniegebou gesê Suid-Afrika se posisie as Afrika se grootste ekonomie en nywerheidsekonomie veroorsaak dat die land ‘n potensiële teiken is. Hy het ‘n tweeledige benadering bevestig, naamlik moeilike […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa sê intense onderhandelings is aan die gang met Amerika terwyl lande steeds vir president Donald Trump se besluit oor tariewe wag. Ramaphosa het in die Uniegebou gesê Suid-Afrika het ‘n pakket voorgelê wat vra vir vrystellings vir belangrike uitvoerprodukte soos voertuie, staal, aluminium en sitrus, terwyl dit wedersydse belegging aanmoedig. Hy […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced urgent supportive measures to protect South African businesses and jobs from the impact of possible US tariff hikes. Speaking at the Union Buildings, Ramaphosa said South Africa’s position as Africa’s largest and most industrialised economy makes it a likely target. He confirmed a two-pronged approach including tough negotiations with […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says intensive negotiations are underway with the US as countries await president Donald Trump’s tariff decisions. Speaking at the Union Buildings, Ramaphosa said South Africa has tabled a package seeking exemptions for key exports like vehicles, steel, aluminium, and citrus, while encouraging mutual investment. He emphasised that many nations face similar […]
# Solidariteit sê ʼn handelsooreenkoms tussen Suid-Afrika en Amerika is steeds moontlik, ondanks die tarief van 30-persent-tarief wat van vandag geld op Suid-Afrikaanse uitvoere na Amerika. Die Departement van Handel, Nywerheid en Mededinging het ʼn stel maatreëls aangekondig na aanleiding van die tariefverhoging, onder meer ʼn uitvoerondersteuningskantoor. Jaco Kleynhans van Solidariteit sê hulle sal vandag […]
# Die DA sê die instel van die heffing van 30-persent op Suid-Afrikaanse uitvoere na Amerika is ‘n vernietigende vooruitsig. President Donald Trump het gister ‘n uitvoerende bevel onderteken waarin invoertariewe van meer as 60 lande aangepas is. Kanada s’n is verhoog van 25- tot 35-persent. Toby Chance van die DA sê die Departemente van […]
# Solidarity believes a trade deal is still possible between South Africa and the US, despite the 30-percent US tariff on South African exports coming into effect today. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has announced a set of measures in response to the tariff hike, including the establishment of an export support desk. […]
