Facing high Trump tariffs, Africa’s leading economy says it’s close to a new trade deal with China

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — China and South Africa signed a framework agreement for a new trade deal on Friday as Africa’s leading economy looks to other options following the high import tariffs imposed on it by the U.S. and its diplomatic fallout with the Trump administration. South Africa’s Ministry of Trade and Industry said […]


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