china

Countries react to new Trump tariff proposals

China is accusing Donald Trump of "weaponising trade" after he announced he'll impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium entering the United States. The US President also says he's planning "reciprocal tariffs" on any country currently taxing American products. Benji Hyer reports.

11 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

China a gandja etumwalaka lyomahekeleko ku Namibia sha landula eso lyomukokoli presitend,na he yoshigwana,Dr Sam Nujoma

China okwa gandja omahekeleko sha landula eso lyomukokoli presitend Sam Shafiihuna Nujoma,shiikwatelela komupopiliko guuministeli wiikwapondje ya China Guo Jiakun nena. Guo tati China ota gandja omahekeleko kepangelo lya Namibia oshowo kaapambele yomupresitend omukulu. Tati omupresitend omukulu okwali omukondjeli manguluko ngoka a kwatela komeho aa Namibia mekondjelo manguluko lyawo. Tati omukokoli presitend okwali a simanekwa noku holike kaa Namibia,nokwa ninga omakuthombinga omanene kombili neyambulepo lyopantu. Ta tsikile ko kutya Nujoma […]

10 February, 2025

Business / Economics

China imposes retaliatory tariffs on $14bn worth of US goods

China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on the US, hitting about $14bn worth of goods and dashing hopes that a trade war between the world's two largest economies could be avoided. Beijing announced the tariffs last week in response to a US decision to impose an additional 10 per cent levy on Chinese products. Laura Westbrook has more.

10 February, 2025

World

China says will protect its own interests in face of U.S. ‘bullying’

China says will protect its own interests in face of U.S. 'bullying', signalling a change in tone following the Trump administration's imposition of a new 10% tariff on Chinese goods. China's commerce ministry says the new tariffs will exacerbate global trade tensions. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

7 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Solidarity Warns SA Could Lose AGOA Trade Benefits

Trade union Solidarity says South Africa risks losing its African Growth and Opportunities Act trade benefits with the United States due to poor diplomatic relations. The union blames the government’s ties with China, Russia, and Iran, along with policies like the Expropriation Act, for straining US relations. Solidarity’s Jaco Kleynhans vows to continue lobbying for AGOA’s renewal this year to safeguard over 500-thousand jobs:

5 February, 2025

South Africa

Risk Analysis Centre Warns of Possible US Sanctions on SA Officials

The Centre for Risk Analysis has cautioned that South African officials involved in shaping policies on Iran, China, Russia, and Israel could face targeted sanctions from the United States. The organization notes that officials directly linked to corruption are particularly vulnerable. According to the centre, South Africa’s renewed legal action against Israel further increases the likelihood of sanctions. Analyst Chris Hattingh warns that Washington may impose measures as a signal […]

5 February, 2025

Business / Economics

China says it might be forced to take countermeasures against imposed tariffs

China's Ambassador to the United Nations says there are "no winners in a trade war". Fu Cong was addressing US president Donald Trump's announcement that he is placing a 10 percent tariff on all imports from China. Speaking in New York on Monday, Cong said if the impasse is not resolved his country may be forced to take countermeasures.

4 February, 2025

Business / Economics

US & Mexico strike deal to pause tariffs

The US and Mexico have struck a deal to delay Washington imposing 25% tariffs on Mexican goods. It follows a phone call between the two leaders. Tariffs on Canadian and Chinese goods are still due to come into effect on Tuesday. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

4 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Mexico, Canada, and China have announced retaliatory tariffs against the US

Mexico, Canada, and China have announced retaliatory tariffs against the US. This comes after president Donald Trump said a tax of 25-percent on Canadian and Mexican imports and an additional ten-percent tax on Chinese goods will come into force on Tuesday. Canada and Mexico have both announced retaliatory tariffs of 25-percent on US goods. China says it will file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organisation. Canadian prime minister […]

3 February, 2025