南非的汽车工业在4000个裁员、12个工厂关闭和美国的关税方面挣扎不已。 South Africa's auto industry struggles with 4,000 job cuts, 12 plant closures, and U.S. tariffs.

南非的汽车工业正面临着艰难的时期,在过去两年里有12个公司关闭和4 000多份失业报告。 South Africa's automotive industry is facing tough times with 12 company closures and over 4,000 job losses reported over the past two years. 面临的挑战包括国内汽车销售量低、进口量高和本地含量低。 Challenges include low domestic car sales, high imports, and low local content. 美国对汽车和零件的关税使情况进一步恶化。 U.S. tariffs on cars and parts have worsened the situation. 然而,该部门现在为当地电动车辆生产提供了奖励,国际公司正在南非探索各种机会。 However, the sector now offers incentives for local electric vehicle production, and international firms are exploring opportunities in South Africa. 尽管存在这些问题,该行业仍然直接雇用了115 000人。 Despite these issues, the industry still employs 115,000 people directly.