South Africa's Auto Industry Faces Import, Tariff Challenges

South Africa's car industry is in trouble because people are buying more cars from other countries, and the country is not making enough of its own.

This, along with new taxes from the US, is hurting the business and causing people to lose their jobs.

The government is trying to help by encouraging companies to make more cars and parts in South Africa.

The problem is made worse by high unemployment in the country overall, with more people out of work than before.

The government hopes to fix these issues by making more things locally, selling more to other countries, and helping people get the skills they need for new jobs.