Bitter fruit: Although only 5% to 6% of South Africa’s citrus goes to the US, the contrary Donald Trump’s tariffs will hurt people, particularly farm workers, in the Western Cape and Northern Cape. Photo: Supplied
The country was slapped with a 30% ‘reciprocal’ tariff – now on pause for 90 days – on exports to the US with some exemptions, but these don’t include agricultural products
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