BMW South Africa has found a way to protect its business in the wake of the United States’ new tariffs on automotive exports.
Earlier this year, the US implemented a series of trade tariffs on several countries, including a 10% universal tariff and a 25% tariff on certain goods.
This has severely impacted South Africa’s car industry, as vehicle exports to America plummeted 82% in the first half of 2025.
Making matters worse is the fact that the tariffs are now set to go up even further, as the Trump administration…
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