Donald Trump

Despite around-the-clock trade negotiations with a number of countries, US President Donald Trump appears to be unwilling to water down or put on ice harsh tariffs on all trading partners. South African exporters are less than 24 hours from having to face painful tariffs on their products into the United States (US) as the 1 August deadline draws closer. Despite around-the-clock trade negotiations with a number of countries, US President […]

Since returning to the presidency in January, Trump has unleashed sweeping tariffs on allies and competitors alike, roiling financial markets and raising fears of a global economic downturn. President Donald Trump on Saturday said major US trading partners Mexico and the European Union would face a 30 percent tariff starting next month, ramping up pressure for deals in his trade wars. Both sets of duties would take effect 1 August, […]