Image: courtesy of FF Plus The announcement by the United States (US) that it will conduct a Section 301 investigation into South Africa (and 59 other countries) to probe possible unacceptable labour practices in the manufacture of trade goods is a clear sign that Washington’s patience with the ANC is finally running out. Section 301 allows the US to impose tariffs and other measures on countries whose policies are deemed discriminatory or unfair towards American interests. I
