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AYABONGA CAWE: Duty credits under scrutiny in automotive industry reform

AYABONGA CAWE: Duty credits under scrutiny in automotive industry reform

There are a few trade-related explanations for why the market share of Asian producers has rapidly grown in ways that should...
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AYABONGA CAWE: Steel crisis exposes limits of laissez faire as global states step in

AYABONGA CAWE: Steel crisis exposes limits of laissez faire as global states step in

The early return from leave nearly 50 weeks ago by some mandarins of the trade department following ominous news AMSA...
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AYABONGA CAWE: Price wars intensify amid global oversupply in key sectors

AYABONGA CAWE: Price wars intensify amid global oversupply in key sectors

Gluts everywhere, as prices tank in key product markets and producers fret over the bottom line. (Business Live)
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AYABONGA CAWE: Price-preference system defends against global market volatility

AYABONGA CAWE: Price-preference system defends against global market volatility

Robust regulation is vital to curb cartel-like buyer collusion and keep key industrial materials available for local use.
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SA transmission, tooling exporters most at risk as US tariffs hit

SA transmission, tooling exporters most at risk as US tariffs hit

SA gearbox and tooling manufacturers report that over 75% of their output is sold to American buyers.
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AYABONGWE CAWE: Naysayers strip economic benefits from BEE

AYABONGWE CAWE: Naysayers strip economic benefits from BEE

Broad-based BEE is about real economic empowerment and not just handouts, says the writer. (12RF)
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AYABONGA CAWE: It may only be the beginning of economic coercion

Taiwan considered halting microchip exports after SA downgraded its consular presence. (BL Premium)
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AYABONGA CAWE UN is best shield against multilateral anarchy despite failures

AYABONGA CAWE: UN is best shield against multilateral anarchy despite failures

Many in Gaza, Juba and Odesa live under threat of attack while their territories claim charter as guiding article of faith.
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