Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has expressed alarm over former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 30% across-the-board tariffs, should he return to office. The business group says such protectionist measures could disrupt global trade, weaken investor confidence, and have severe ripple effects on emerging markets like South Africa. BLSA warned that South Africa’s export-driven sectors could suffer under such policies, as global supply chains become more volatile. The organization urged local and continental leaders to prepare contingency plans and push for multilateral engagement to safeguard Africa’s economic interests.