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Bitter Harvest: South African Citrus Faces US Tariff Threat

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South Africa’s bright citrus groves, full of juicy oranges and lemons, face a big threat from a possible 30% US tariff. This tax could make it too costly to export fruit, risking jobs and hurting small towns that rely on citrus farming. The fruit must be shipped quickly because it spoils fast, so losing the US market would be devastating. For many people, citrus farming is more than work it’s a way of life that supports families, schools, and local communities. Now, growers hope leaders can find a solution before this important industry withers away.

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The Citrus Belt’s Winter: Harvest, Hope, and Uncertainty

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South Africa’s citrus industry is a lifeline for many rural communities, providing jobs and supporting local services through its vibrant orchards. But new U.S. import tariffs, jumping from 10% to 30%, threaten to make exporting fruit costly, risking delays, spoilage, and lost income. Farmers and workers worry that these trade rules could disrupt their way of life, while leaders plead for more time to negotiate fairer terms. This struggle shows how global trade decisions ripple far beyond borders, touching real people whose futures depend on every carton shipped.