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US tariffs: SA response – so far, mum’s the word
Durban, KZN, SA – I thought it would be worthwhile clarifying possible misinterpretations of the recent position being developed by SA Government through the dtic, to try to reduce the tariffs imposed by the US.It is important to note that the details are highly confidential.The position being adopted by SA is to develop an offer to ...more
Automotive leather exports grow, but ‘entire auto industry at risk from U.S. tariffs’, warns NAAMSA
Pretoria, Gauteng, SA – After a long period of decline, South Africa’s exports of stitched leather seats and parts grew consistently from a low of R85 million in 2021 to R288 million in 2024, according to the Automotive Trade Manual 2025, published by the Automotive Business Council (NAAMSA), and written by its executive manag ...more
AMSA: ‘Perturbing trend’ in imports
Durban, KZN, SA – As the economy still seems to be precariously poised due to various exogenous variables, I remain very cautious about looking into the future.The formal sector of the economy has not fared well in terms of employment as measured by Clothing Industry Bargaining Council figures (see attached chart).It appears that th ...more
Stitched leather seat exports were up in most markets last year
Pretoria, Gauteng, SA – Automotive Business Council (NAAMSA) executive manager Dr Norman Lamprecht’s annual Automotive Export Manual – the 2023 edition is the 17th – is a comprehensive picture, not just of the SA motor industry’s exports, but of its structure, health, plans and predictions.The leather compone ...more

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