International Trade Law Hub

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Stay informed with our latest insights on the new USA tariff regime and how it interrelates with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Economic Partnership Agreements with the European Union and United Kingdom and other African Regional Trade Agreements, the impact on value/supply chains, other shifts in the global system of trade tariffs and what these developments mean for businesses.

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International Trade Law Insights

Update: 90-Day pause on increased US tariffs for South African goods

On 9 April 2025, the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, announced a 90-day “pause" on the implementation of most increased tariff rates. The suspension applies from 10 April to 9 July 2025.

USA tariffs increase on South African imports

On 2 April 2025, the President of the United States of America (USA), Donald Trump, issued an executive order imposing an additional 10% import duty on nearly all imports into the USA. This duty will take effect at 00h01 Eastern Daylight Time (06h01 South African Standard Time) on 5 April 2025. This duty is in addition to any other applicable duties or tariffs.

The agricultural sector can overcome the impact of potential AGOA exit

The hostile disposition of the United States' (US) President Donald Trump towards South Africa raises serious concerns about the possible exclusion of South Africa as a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) which is set for renewal in 2025. With South Africa consistently ranking as the top AGOA user, as well as the number one African agricultural exporter under AGOA, we look at the possible ramifications for agriculture.