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Polity reports that Solidarity revealed on Wednesday that it will soon make another trip to the US in the wake of the tariff on SA goods imposed by the US. In the meantime, the trade union has devised a five-point plan in an effort to salvage the situation.
Last week, US President Donald Trump confirmed that reciprocal tariffs of 30% would be implemented on SA goods from 7 August. Solidarity Movement and its affiliated organisations have blamed the SA government, and particularly the ANC, for alienating the US and straining tensions. The organisation’s plan encompasses the following: liaisons with both the SA and US governments; support for those who may lose employment once the tariff comes into effect, as well as alternatives employment opportunities for them; collaboration with other organisations to create a broad network to assist in resolving the relationship between SA and the US, while supporting affected SA industries; and the creation of a barometer to reflect the impact of increased tariffs on industries.
“Solidarity has also been in discussions over the past few days with political parties, other trade unions and various civil society organisations about how they can work together to help resolve the dispute between the USA and South Africa, and to implement interim measures to assist industries and communities. Solidarity will soon travel to the USA once again to engage in discussions with interest groups and hopes that the South African government will realise the seriousness of the situation before then,” said the organisation. It has already requested talks with both countries’ governments, and has also made proposals to them.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard at Polity
- Lees ook, Solidaritieit gaan geraakte SA’ners help werk soek, by Maroela Media
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