Solidarity Research Institute urges better tariff negotiations to protect jobs [SOUND]

# The Solidarity Research Institute’s latest tariff barometer shows South African exports to the United States increased in September, largely due to gold, which is exempt from US tariffs. Economic researcher Theuns du Buisson warns that excluding precious metals, exports remain low and volatile. He urges the South African government to negotiate better trade terms to stabilise exports, protect jobs, and support industries: