# South African pork producers are expressing concern over ongoing trade discussions with the United States. They fear that the negotiations might lead to the relaxation of existing safety protocols. Such changes could potentially have detrimental effects on the local pork industry, raising alarms about the future of domestic producers in the face of international trade agreements. South African Pork Producers’ Organisation CEO Peter Evans has emphasised the need to protect local producers from potential adverse effects of such agreements.
South African pork industry at risk amid US trade talks