Gerrit van der Merwe
Gerrit van der Merwe is a citrus grower based in Citrusdal, Western Cape, South Africa, who exports citrus products to the United States. He expressed concerns that South Africa's exclusion from AGOA could significantly affect his business and lead to job losses in the local community.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 35,458 | $350,000 | 244$ |
| Totals | 1 | 50,882,884 | 35,458 | $350,000 | 244$ |
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Colombia:
Gerrit van der Merwe is a farm manager who expressed concerns about the impact of tariffs on employment.
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United States:
Gerrit van der Merwe said South Africa’s likely exclusion from AGOA would lead to job cuts.
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