South Africa: India Trade Inaction Speaks Louder Than Words

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Johannesburg — THERE is something amiss in SA's world of trade policy. This country has shunned better trade deals with the US and the European Union (EU), publicly proclaiming its ambition rather to strengthen ties between partners in the south, notably India, China and Brazil.

But as SA's officials enthuse about the potential from increased south-south co-operation, action is not following words.

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