As the only sub-Saharan country on the list of latest trade tariffs the Trump administration threatens to impose, South Africa could be hit with 30% tariffs on its exports to the U.S. from 1 August.
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- President Ramaphosa criticised new US tariffs targeting South African exports. 3s
- South Africa is the only sub-Saharan country facing 30% tariffs under the new US proposal. 13s
- The South African government says the tariffs do not reflect accurate trade data. 26s
- South Africa imposes far lower or no tariffs on US imports. 30s
- Negotiations with Washington will continue despite strained relations. 44s
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