Chris Hattingh is Executive Director at the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA). With a special focus on trade, investment, and economic matters, as well as foreign policy, Chris serves on the Executive Board of the Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance, sits on the advisory council of the Initiative for African Trade and Prosperity and holds the position of Senior Fellow at African Liberty. Chris holds an MPhil (Business Ethics) degree from Stellenbosch University. In his role at the CRA, Chris leads strategic engagements and briefings to clients across South Africa, as well as globally.
Chris Hattingh
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07 Aug, 2025
BUSISIWE Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, recently wrote that the government must act urgently to mitigate the impact of United States (US) President Donald Trump’s tariffs on South Africa’s vehicle manufacturing sector. With the US being one of South Africa’s main vehicle export markets, heightened tariffs will pose a major risk to the local automotive sector. However, reciprocal tariffs are only a recent threat.
Chris Hattingh
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07 Aug, 2025
Notions in support of the AfCFTA will come to nought should the government not change its approach
Chris Hattingh
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06 Aug, 2025
Scant evidence in party rhetoric or actions to convince support will not decline.
Chris Hattingh
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17 Jul, 2025
Tariff threats have proved a favourite tool of US President Donald Trump as his administration continues to rework US trading relationships and the global trade order.
Chris Hattingh
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15 Jul, 2025
If police minister survives allegations he could challenge Paul Mashatile in race for ANC president
Chris Hattingh
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08 Jul, 2025
South Africa’s G20 Presidency provides the host country with numerous diplomatic, economic, and cultural opportunities. With a main summit (22-23 November in Johannesburg) preceded by numerous side conferences and engagements focused on a range of areas and sectors, South Africa’s G20 Presidency offers multiple chances to make a positive impact on international diplomatic and business counterparts.
Chris Hattingh
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27 Jun, 2025
Policies and legislation need to be questioned as transformation is failing black South Africans
Chris Hattingh
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19 Jun, 2025
Amidst the US-generated trade turmoil, Chinese president Xi Jinping announced last week that “zero-tariff treatment for 100% tariff lines” would be accorded to all 53 African nations that have diplomatic ties with China.
[News] South Africa’s deindustrialisation dilemma
