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South Africa seeks new US trade deal after tariff hike, says presidency

  • South Africa's presidency has expressed concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff hikes, stating the need for a new trade agreement with the U.S. For long-term trade stability.
  • Trump imposed a 30 percent tariff on South Africa, which exports a variety of products to the U.S., its second-largest export destination.
  • The South African rand fell to a three-month low due to the tariff hike and political fears regarding the coalition government.
  • Economist Xhanti Payi noted that smaller countries like South Africa will face the greatest impact from Trump's tariffs due to their less diversified economies.
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South Africa seeks new US trade deal after tariff hike, says presidency

South Africa's presidency said on Thursday that the new U.S. tariffs underscore the need to negotiate a new bilateral trade deal with Washington to ensure long-term trade certainty.

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Afric Info broke the news in on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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