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US Tariffs Hit Home: What It Means for KZN
The US has imposed a steep 30% tariff on South African imports — and while raw materials like platinum are spared, key industries like autos and steel are not.
For KwaZulu-Natal, where trade and manufacturing are economic lifelines, this could mean job losses, disrupted businesses, and slowed growth. 📉
