US tariffs squeeze South African wine exports as costs surge

US trade tariffs and uncertainty around the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) are increasing costs for South African wine exporters and constraining access to the US market. South African winemakers and industry bodies warn that higher tariffs are eroding margins and competitiveness just as a UN-linked body publicly characterizes the measures as punitive. The situation matters for South Africa’s agricultural exports, rural employment, and broader trade relations with the US.

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