DA warns SA faces double economic blow from US tariffs and Taiwan chip restrictions [SOUND]

# The DA says South Africa is facing a double economic blow – looming US tariffs and restricted access to Taiwanese semiconductor chips. The party blames International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola for downgrading Taiwan’s mission in South Africa, warning that this could threaten key industries like automotive manufacturing, which relies heavily on these chips. The DA’s Ryan Smith urges the government to adopt an open, non-aligned trade policy to protect jobs and secure future growth: