US EditionTrump tariffs threaten 35,000 jobs, entire towns in South Africa’s citrus sector, farmers group says
- The Trump administration's new 30% tariffs will threaten 35,000 jobs in South Africa's citrus sector, according to the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa.
- The tariffs will likely increase the cost of South African citrus fruits by $4.25 per carton for American consumers, according to the growers' association.
- Gerrit van der Merwe, the chairman of the Citrus Growers' Association, stated that there is immense anxiety in the communities affected by these tariffs.
- Citrusdal is among several rural towns reliant on U.S. Citrus exports, facing potential economic collapse due to these tariffs.
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