The re-election of Donald Trump as US president raises questions and possibilities for South Africa's tech sector. From trade policies to immigration and global partnerships, Trump's approach is likely to shape the industry.
SA’s tech sector is eagerly awaiting for US president-elect Donald Trump ’s policies. The re-election of Donald Trump as US president is likely to have an impact on the South Africa n tech sector , from the point of view of trade, immigration, and global partnerships. That’s according to local tech analysts ahead of the inauguration of Trump as the 47th president of the US on 20 January.
Trump’s re-selection was marked by significant uncertainty, both in his decision-making processes and the broader implications of his policies. In his previous term, Trump was known for his unconventional approach to leadership and often bypassed traditional norms, creating unpredictability in domestic and international affairs. His abrupt decisions, such as withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord and renegotiating trade agreements, reshaped global alliances but left allies questioning America’s reliability. Trump has already threatened to impose 100% tariffs and close American markets to Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) countries if they abandon the dollar for trade purposes.Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, notes that Trump’s re-election could result in stricter US immigration policy, which may reduce the outflow of skilled South African tech practitioners to the US, potentially benefiting the local tech sector by bolstering the SA talent pool. He adds that an opportunity is also likely to emerge for remote work for US-based tech companies, if Trump’s policies limit migration while enabling virtual collaboration. “Trade tariffs could see challenges in importing US technology or exporting tech-related products to the US, requiring diversification of both partnerships and products, in particular Africa-focused initiative
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