Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies on Tuesday addressed the American Chamber of Commerce on plans to ensure that South Africa remains a competitive business destination.
“There are going to be black-owned companies that will be responsible for the import of the US chicken‚ at least 15% of it‚” Davies said.
Davies said it was not government’s responsibility to follow where the poultry is and would not reveal which retailers are selling the US chicken in the country.
“You can go to any store and you’ll see it is labelled US product. I don’t know where it is‚ but I can assure you that is has arrived‚” said Davies.
In March‚ US chicken imports were allowed into the country after a protracted trade came to an end following a standoff that could have seen South Africa losing out on trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
Davies comments came during a breakfast meeting in Houghton‚ Johannesburg.
He told the audience that the country faced a drought and hoped things will improve next year.
US chicken’s here‚ but it’s not government’s responsibility to tell you where it is
“There are going to be black-owned companies that will be responsible for the import of the US chicken‚ at least 15% of it‚” Davies said.
Davies said it was not government’s responsibility to follow where the poultry is and would not reveal which retailers are selling the US chicken in the country.
“You can go to any store and you’ll see it is labelled US product. I don’t know where it is‚ but I can assure you that is has arrived‚” said Davies.
In March‚ US chicken imports were allowed into the country after a protracted trade came to an end following a standoff that could have seen South Africa losing out on trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
Davies comments came during a breakfast meeting in Houghton‚ Johannesburg.
He told the audience that the country faced a drought and hoped things will improve next year.
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