Core Points - The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which has been in place for 25 years, expired on September 30, leading to concerns in various African industries, particularly the South African wine sector, about potential tariff impacts from the U.S. [1] - South African wine producers are facing a significant challenge as U.S. tariffs on their products could reach 30%, which would severely affect their competitiveness in the U.S. market [1] - In 2024, South Africa exported over 21 million liters of wine to the U.S., making it a key export destination for South African wine producers [1] Industry Response - The South African wine industry is actively seeking to diversify its markets in response to the expiration of AGOA, with Canada emerging as a potential market due to reduced shelf space for U.S. products [2] - Ongoing negotiations with countries like China and Japan aim to create more opportunities for South African wine exporters as China is lowering tariffs on South African imports [2] - South African wine producers express concerns about the sustainability of a 30% tariff, indicating that if such tariffs remain long-term, it would be untenable for the industry [2]
视频︱《非洲增长与机遇法案》前景未明 南非葡萄酒商压力重重
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-03 00:42