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International Trade In The Shifting World Order And Its Impact On South Africa\’s Trade Policy

Gauteng IDZ Development CompanyRef: https://gidz.co.za/international-trade-in-the-shifting-world-order-and-its-impact-on-south-africas-trade-policy/?utm_source=rss&

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What this means

The document is a thought piece discussing how shifting global dynamics affect South Africa’s trade policy and the country’s Special Economic Zone programme, emphasizing the importance of international trade to SA’s economy and the need to strengthen supply chain resilience. It cites SA trade shares and a persistent trade deficit, referencing policy reforms prompted by events like Covid-19. The piece is hosted on a site related to OR Tambo International Airport Special Economic Zone, highlighting manufacturing, training, and export potential linked to the SEZ programme.

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Gauteng

Reference

https://gidz.co.za/international-trade-in-the-shifting-world-order-and-its-impact-on-south-africas-trade-policy/?utm_source=rss&

Key Takeaways

  • topic: International trade, shifting world order
  • subject: South Africa's trade policy
  • program: OR Tambo Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
  • date: April 2025
  • statistic: SA accounts for 0.53% of world goods trade, 0.28% of world services trade
  • statistic: 60.4% of SA GDP linked to international trade
  • issue: persistent trade deficit due to higher import growth
  • context: Covid-19 as catalyst for trade strategy reforms
  • location: OR Tambo SEZ site and Gauteng province
  • contact: info@gidz.co.za