The World Bank cut its 2019 global growth forecast, citing a slowdown in trade growth to the weakest since the financial crisis a decade ago and a drop in global investment.

Lower import levies on food, pharmaceuticals and hundreds of other products will help China keep trading with other nations as many tariffs on American products remain in place.

South Africa has three months to secure favourable trading terms with Donald Trump or it could be game over in terms of agricultural exports to the US, says Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber.

South Africa's agricultural export focus means the country must always keep an open eye for any potential new market expansion. One country that has consistently been on our radar is China.

South Africa’s vineyards, known for their Pinotage and Chenin Blanc grapes, are bracing for a hit after 30 per cent US tariffs left them at a sharp disadvantage to their international winemaking rivals.

Tariffs of 30% on South African goods entering the US market came into effect on 1 September - ending over 25 years of duty-free access for many goods under AGOA.