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South Africa has sent officials to US for trade talks, president says

South African officials engage U.S. lawmakers and business leaders to negotiate rolling back a 30% tariff imposed last month amid strained diplomatic relations and trade disagreements.

  • South Africa has sent a trade delegation to the United States to negotiate over 30% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on South African imports, as confirmed by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a parliamentary session.
  • Ramaphosa stated that South African officials are engaging with US lawmakers and business leaders to address trade disagreements and promote finished product exports instead of raw materials.
  • The trade dispute escalates amid diplomatic tensions, with US criticism of South Africa’s affirmative action laws contributing to strain.
  • Economic pressures are mounting, as South Africa seeks to maintain its export competitiveness amidst Trump's use of tariffs as a tool in his ‘America First’ trade policy.
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SAnews broke the news in on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
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