South Africa's Agoa exit: economists downplay impact, labor warns of job losses

The US has removed South Africa from Agoa duty-free benefits, a move economists argue is manageable if export diversification proceeds, while labor unions warn of significant job losses. The decision marks a shift in US-South Africa trade relations, with uncertainty over the pace of diversification and actual employment impact.

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