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Canada-South Africa Trade: Urgency for Concrete Action

2/10/2026

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Prime Minister Mark Carney's vision for a Canada–South Africa trade partnership remains largely unfulfilled.
Canada focuses on China and Europe.
South Africa–Canada trade has stagnated at 0.1% of Canada's exports in 2024.
Experts call for concrete actions rather than high-level discussions.
Fast-growing sectors in South Africa, including solar energy, are dominated by foreign companies, underscoring the urgency for Canada to engage more effectively.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Mark Carney's vision for a Canada–South Africa trade partnership remains largely unfulfilled.
Canada focuses on China and Europe.
South Africa–Canada trade has stagnated at 0.1% of Canada's exports in 2024.
Experts call for concrete actions rather than high-level discussions.
Fast-growing sectors in South Africa, including solar energy, are dominated by foreign companies, underscoring the urgency for Canada to engage more effectively.