insert_link Business / Economics India’s high tariffs are a barrier to imports US President Donald Trump's top economic advisor has said that India's high tariffs are a barrier to imports. The comments, made in an interview with CNBC, come ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to the US this week. Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai. today11 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa South African agriculture needs to crack the Chinese market. How to boost exports By Wandile Sihlobo, Stellenbosch University South Africa’s agricultural sector has more than doubled in value and volume terms since 1994. This success has been linked to international trade. Exports now account for roughly half (in value terms) of the annual agricultural production. Other drivers have been improvements in productivity through crop and animal genetics. Exports are largely to the rest of the African continent. In 2023 these […] today16 September, 2024
insert_link Africa African countries could unlock billions in local and global trade – what’s working and what’s not By Bedassa Tadesse, University of Minnesota Duluth Africa’s share of global trade remains disproportionately small, hovering around 2%-3%. Countries on the continent trade more with the rest of the world than they do among themselves. Africa needs to improve its share of trade to boost growth and reduce poverty. Aid for Trade is a development initiative that seeks to remove barriers to trade […] today11 June, 2024
