South African wine exports drop as Trump tariffs disrupt global market
South Africa | The global wine industry has always been deeply interconnected, with trade flows shaped by consumer demand as well as politics, tariffs, and economic conditions. But never more so than in 2025 when US President Trump launched his trade war, which has had a ripple effect on European wine producers. The South African wine industry has been badly affected, too, as Europe was its major export destination.
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