July 2025 — Cape Town, South Africa
As part of the ongoing commitment to advocate for South Africa’s macadamia industry, SAMAC participated in the Department of Agriculture’s 2025 Budget Vote on 9 July 2025. During the event, SAMAC delivered a formal message to the Honourable Minister and senior government officials, emphasising the urgent need to intensify bilateral engagements and accelerate efforts to reduce punitive tariffs affecting the macadamia industry.
Supporting Access to New Markets and Lower Tariffs
The message highlighted the detrimental impact of current tariff regimes, including the recently announced 30 % United States (U.S.) import tariff, on the competitiveness and sustainability of South African macadamia exports. SAMAC reiterated its full support for collaborative, government-led market access strategies aimed at unlocking new and alternative markets, particularly where tariff and non-tariff barriers continue to hinder trade.
Encouraging Negotiations with the U.S.
The South African macadamia industry remains committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable, and socially inclusive agricultural exports. We value our longstanding trade relationship with the United States and remain hopeful that through cooperation and dialogue, a fair and mutually beneficial outcome can be reached.
SAMAC remains committed to advocating for tariff reductions to support sustainable trade and ensure global competitiveness for our growers.
