BN Briefing: Suddenly it’s real, 30% Trump Tariffs here - advice for exporters, importers, investors

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The first shots have been fired in Donald Trump’s trade war as hefty duties on American imports apply from today. In this episode of the BizNews Briefing we ask what the country needs to do to avoid becoming roadkill and tap into expert opinion on what it means for South Africans - those who make goods; import them; work for international traders; and investors on the JSE. Featuring powerful insights from Washington-based Joshua Meservey; local lawyer Matthew Pool and investment gurus Piet Viljoen and Sean Peche.
9 Apr 2025 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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