Taxes on Chinese tyres may make travel in SA costly – but will save jobs, say local producers
A battle is raging over Chinese tyres flooding into SA. Importers argue higher duties will make travel more expensive, while local manufacturers are drawing attention to widespread job losses. These tyres are being imported at “unfairly low prices”, argues the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference in its application for relief, and are causing “material injury to the local industry.” Will this go the same route as SA’s controversial duties on imported chicken, which were recently suspended to help consumers amid rising financial pressures?