South African Farmer Highlights Tariff Concerns and Misinformation on Land Expropriation

Concerns about potential tariffs on South African agricultural exports have been raised by a local farmer. He argues that a 30% tariff would make South African agricultural products uncompetitive in the global market. The farmer also highlighted the importance of addressing misinformation surrounding land expropriation without compensation, stating that "there's no expropriation of farms without compensation in South Africa." He further emphasized the need for increased market access for South African agricultural goods, particularly in the US market, where currently only citrus from specific regions is allowed. The interview underscores the complex interplay between trade policy, economic realities, and the need to counter misinformation in South Africa's agricultural sector. The farmer's concerns reflect broader anxieties about the future of South Africa's agricultural industry and its international competitiveness.