South Africa Weighs Steep Tariffs on Chinese, Indian Autos
Vehicles bound for export at a port in China.
Source: AFP/Getty ImagesSouth Africa is considering imposing tariffs of as much as 50% on vehicles from China and India as it moves to protect its automotive industry from a flood of imports.
An internal review is being conducted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to assess potential measures to stem inbound shipments, which policymakers say are undermining domestic manufacturing.