Farmers relocating to US: ‘Most of [them] going nowhere’

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Today, an expert says harsh new anti-immigration laws in rich countries won’t last. A look at trends affecting the local automotive industry and the Southern African Agri Initiative asks President Trump to consult with ‘those on the ground’ before making rash decisions about SA’s farmers.
10 Feb 2025 5AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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