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Ramaphosa hits back at new Trump tariffs

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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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