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can workers push back against capitals devaluation dangers revealed in south africa
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AI-generatedThe article is a general critique of capitalism with no specific commercial mechanism. It mentions U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos, but the impact is described as uncertain and not tied to any specific company, product, or supply chain. No concrete commercial winners or losers are identified. The article lacks actionable commercial signals.
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- U.S. GDP from manufacturing fell from 16% to 11% over 30 years.
- South Africa's manufacturing GDP share fell from 20% to below 11% over 30 years.
- In 2025, the U.S. imposed protective tariffs on steel, aluminum, and auto imports.
- Tariffs led to a slight increase in industrial production, but correlation with trade policy is uncertain.
- BRICS bloc's resistance to U.S. policies is weakening.