There are warnings that consumers may experience massive price hikes for chicken.
ITAC found that the poultry was indeed being dumped into the Southern African Customs Union market, of which South Africa is part. "The purpose of this notice is to advise all interested parties that the 12-month period is ending, and in the circumstances, the minister is of the view that the anti-dumping duties should now become effective," the notice read.
The anti-dumping duties are protecting local producers from dumping, which destroys local jobs. This is consistent with the rules of the World Trade Organisation. However, local producers should not exploit the anti-dumping duties to the detriment of hard-pressed South African consumers. Poultry is an important source of protein, particularly for low- and middle-income households.
"The decrease in purchasing power of the South African consumer will only be exacerbated by an additional tariff imposed on chicken – the most widely consumed meat protein in the country," AMIE added. The organisation sees the duties ultimately placing"additional financial strain" on low-income households who rely"heavily" on chicken as a primary source of protein.
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