# SA Canegrowers has warned that any increase in US tariffs on sugar imports could seriously harm sugarcane growers and rural communities. The organisation urges the government to continue negotiations with the US to prevent further export duties. SA Canegrowers CEO Thomas Funke says while the 30-percent tariff has been temporarily lifted for 90 days, the ongoing ten-percent duty continues to put jobs and livelihoods in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga at risk:
SA Canegrowers warn US tariffs threaten rural jobs and sugar industry stability [SOUND]
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