02 October 2025

Editor’s Note

October has burst onto the scene with poultry and tariffs dominating the headlines.
Today’s feature unpacks ITAC’s so-called “evergreen” tariffs and measures that extend beyond the poultry sector.

A recent report by XA Global Trade Advisors paints a stark picture: tariff investigations have slipped into a state of inertia, and without reform, the consequences for South Africa could be severe.

Coming up next, we turn our lens to the Competition Commission’s Anti-Trust Inquiry into South Africa’s four major poultry producers, and the sector’s increasingly fraught response. Keep an eye on your inbox.

Tariff Delays and Unreviewed Duties: A Major Threat to South Africa’s Trade Competitiveness

Tariffs have become a contentious issue across many sectors in South Africa, and the poultry industry is no exception.

Underpinning this challenge is a deeper, systemic concern: the country’s tariff investigation process has slowed to a virtual standstill, undermining the responsiveness of its trade system and putting the health of its industries at risk ...

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Tariff Delays and Unreviewed Duties: A Major Threat to South Africa’s Trade Competitiveness
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