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BN Briefing: Cronjé re ANC self-harm on VAT, USA; Apple shareholder relief; China courting SE Asians

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Dr Frans Cronjé provides context on the ANC’s popularity plunge that’s taken it below the DA - and an update on how Washington is viewing SA (and ‘special envoy’ Mcebisi Jonas); Apple’s share price jumps after the iPhone maker is granted exemption from the 145% tariff on Chinese imports; plus more implications of the Trump Tariffs locally and globally as China launches a charm offensive in South East Asia.
15 Apr 2025 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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