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Created: 2025-07-24 14:00:38 UTC
US tariffs on South Africa an opportunity for Namibia to diversify trade
Namibia should use the United States' new XX% tariff on South African exports as a chance to reduce reliance on its southern neighbour and expand its own trade footprint, says Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen.
He said the move, while disruptive to regional trade, offers Namibia an opportunity to improve domestic production, grow its agricultural and mining value chains, and make better use of trade agreements like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
“This tariff decision reinforces the need for Namibia to improve domestic production systems, scale up value chains in agriculture and mining, and take advantage of trade frameworks like AfCFTA and AGOA. It’s a window to reset and reorient the economy,” said Jansen.
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