FT: Donald Trump’s tariffs pummel South African carmakers

FT: Donald Trump’s tariffs pummel South African carmakers

Automotive exports to US plunge after levies imposed, piling pressure on Cyril Ramaphosa’s coalition
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Key topics:

  • US tariffs hit Mercedes-Benz exports, threatening Eastern Cape jobs.

  • South Africa’s manufacturing faces deindustrialisation, high unemployment.

  • China & India invest in local auto industry, reshaping export dynamics.

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By Monica Mark in Pretoria

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