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South Africa seeks tariff exemption as US probes forced labor tied to imports
The delegation said South Africa’s laws already ban forced labor and prison labor as it sought exemptions for key exports.
- A South African delegation visited Washington this week, urging the United States to exempt it from a proposed 12.5% tariff linked to a Section 301 investigation into forced labor enforcement across at least 60 economies.
- The Office of the United States Trade Representative is examining whether at least 60 economies adequately enforce bans on imports produced with forced labor, while South Africa maintains its existing laws already prohibit such practices.
- Pretoria argued it has ratified key International Labor Organization conventions prohibiting forced labor and requested exemptions for platinum group metals, vehicles, citrus, seafood, wine, and nuts, citing no evidence of forced labor in their production.
- Following the hearing, the United States trade office allowed additional submissions by Thursday before making a final decision on the proposed tariff measures affecting South African goods.
- Trade Minister Parks Tau emphasized the United States remains an important partner, though trade relations have faced recent strain over policy disagreements, potentially threatening South Africa's access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
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South Africa seeks tariff exemption as U.S. probes forced labor tied to imports
South Africa has asked the United States to exempt it from proposed tariffs linked to a U.S. investigation into the enforcement of bans on imports of products made with forced labor in dozens of countries, arguing that it has robust laws prohibiting the practice.
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South Africa seeks tariff exemption as US probes forced labor tied to imports
South Africa has asked the United States to exempt it from proposed tariffs tied to a U.S. investigation into the enforcement of forced labor in dozens of countries.
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