South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition led a government delegation to a public hearing in Washington DC on 9 July 2026, hosted by USTR, concerning Section 301 investigations into forced labour practices across 60 economies. The hearing examines acts, policies, and practices related to failure to impose and effectively enforce measures against forced […]
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Minister Tau Hails Signing of MOUs with Standards Regulators as Critical Milestone in China–SA Zero Tariff Trade Agreement
South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau signed MOUs with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation covering regulatory compliance and standards, framed as a key milestone in the China–SA zero tariff trade agreement. The MOUs aim to improve standards alignment and facilitate market access under the preferential trade arrangement. The signing marks […]
South Africa’s Trade Minister Notes US USTR Section 301 Investigation Preliminary Findings
South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau acknowledged the USTR’s preliminary findings from a Section 301 investigation affecting South Africa. The findings are subject to a public hearing in July 2026 before a final US decision. No specific retaliatory measures or tariff rates were mentioned in the snippet.