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BN Briefing: RW Johnson on BEE, Trump - Russia's 50-day ultimatum, Ukraine arms, Nvidia, Bitcoin

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In today's BizNews Briefing, US President Donald Trump has warned Russia of 100% secondary tariffs unless a Ukraine deal is reached within 50 days, while pledging advanced US weapons to Ukraine, with NATO footing the bill. Meanwhile, RW Johnson says Trump’s push to exempt US firms from South Africa’s BEE laws has exposed its economic flaws. Nvidia resumes H20 chip exports to China, and Bitcoin hits $122,000 as US lawmakers eye pro-crypto legislation. Neil de Beer urges South Africans to drive change from the streets.
15 Jul 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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