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Trade Tensions Rise as U.S. Targets South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 8 – South African President Ramaphosa rejects the US tariff as inaccurate and urges swift diplomatic talks to protect key sectors supporting over 35,000 jobs, officials said.
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa strongly opposed the U.S. decision to impose a 30% tariff on goods exported from South Africa, announced on July 7, 2025, and scheduled to begin on August 1.
- The tariff follows a 90-day pause on earlier U.S. reciprocal tariffs imposed in April and targets South Africa among 14 countries facing higher duties amid strained trade relations.
- The South African presidential office called on businesses to quicken their efforts to diversify, aiming to strengthen stability in both international supply networks and the national economy.
- South Africa confirmed ongoing diplomatic efforts to achieve a balanced trade relationship, welcomed possible tariff revisions, and remains open to negotiations as the tariffs threaten key industries and jobs.
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