BN Briefing: Trump - no tariff extension, 3 Amigos Washington report card, 'spineless' Cyril, Figma

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In today's BizNews Briefing, US President Donald Trump announced that the tariff pause would end on 9 July, threatening new duties in countries like Japan if trade talks falter. Meanwhile, Afrikaner leaders Corné Mulder, Theo de Jager, and Gerhard Papenfus returned from Washington, discussing South Africa’s challenges. Mulder, Freedom Front Plus leader, highlighted US awareness of local realities. De Jager warned that bad policies, not race, deter investment and risk AGOA. Papenfus criticised ANC ideology and BEE laws for harming investor confidence. The DA is charging Minister Nkabane with fraud. Figma filed for a US IPO, a much-anticipated tech listing.
2 Jul 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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