How Trump’s trade policies could spell disaster for this region
Donald Trump
Southern Africa will mostly bear the brunt of America’s new trade policy On April 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump during his ‘Liberation Day’ Speech announced the intention to impose reciprocal tariffs targeting key global trade partners. The tariffs, framed as a measure to protect American manufacturing and reduce the trade deficit, followed his earlier protectionist policies during his first term. However, amid mounting domestic pressure from businesses and international backlash, the
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