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15 May 2018

Trade Wars: An analysis of US steel and aluminium tariffs

To recap, on 8 March 2018 the US announced additional tariffs on global steel and aluminium imports, at 25 and 10 percent ad valorem respectively. The tariffs were imposed for national security reasons based upon the findings of an investigation in terms of section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of ...

14 Jun 2017 - Alan Winde & Tim Harris

Op-Ed: Tourism can help rebuild Knysna, but we need your help

The unprecedented outpouring of support from South Africans following the devastating fires that raged through the Southern Cape, and which saw more than 10,000 people evacuated from towns such as Knysna, was a bright silver lining to what was otherwise a heartbreaking event. By Western Cape Ministe...

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Economic impact into the regions
Job creation (temporary or permanent)
Skill transfer / Skill development
Improve social cohesion in the region
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Promote weekend stays into the regions

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