SA Citrus Eyes Record Export of 180m Cartons, but Trump Tariffs May Prune That

SA citrus eyes record export of 180m cartons, but Trump tariffs may prune that

US consumers and citrus growers in the Western and Northern Cape both stand to lose from the Trump administration’s looming 30% tariff on SA imports.

Citrus growers urge Ramaphosa to intervene over looming US tariff

The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) urged President Ramaphosa to intervene as the US prepares to impose a 30% tariff on South African citrus exports. The association warned that this tariff would severely harm rural citrus growers and local economies. Boitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of the CGA, expressed deep concern about the looming deadline this Friday. He explained that growers in the Western and Northern Cape, who annually export about 7 million…

Citrus farmers call on Ramaphosa to act as US tariff looms

The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has called on President Ramaphosa to step in as the US moves to impose a 30% tariff on South African citrus exports. The association warned that the tariff would deal a serious blow to rural citrus farmers and local economies. CGA CEO Boitshoko Ntshabele voiced strong concern about the fast-approaching deadline this Friday. He explained that growers in the Western and Northern Cape, who ship around 7 million…