# The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has warned that new US tariffs will have severe consequences for the Eastern Cape’s economy, particularly in the automotive and agriculture sectors. CEO Denise van Huyssteen says thousands of jobs could be lost, impacting Nelson Mandela Bay and beyond. She urges urgent mitigation strategies, including negotiating trade agreements and securing alternative markets. Without swift action, she warns, South Africa’s competitiveness and local manufacturing sector face serious risks.
US tariffs pose major threat to Eastern Cape economy