US EditionSouth Africa's Trade Offer to the US in Response to Tariff Challenges
SOUTH AFRICA, AUG 11 – The 30% U.S. tariffs on South African exports threaten 30,000 jobs and disrupt shipping logistics, prompting government efforts to diversify markets and enhance intra-African trade.
- On August 7, 2025, the Trump administration imposed a 30% tariff on South African exports, affecting key sectors like citrus and wine.
- Targeting nearly 70 nations, the campaign by President Donald Trump sends shockwaves through African economies, urging resilience in intra-continental supply chains.
- Analysts warn U.S. automotive exports have collapsed by over 80%, and freight rates could increase by 20–40% plus $200–$250 in fees.
- In response, the export support desk was launched to help South African firms explore new markets, following Ramaphosa's last-minute call to Trump two days before tariffs took effect.
- With AfCFTA gaining traction, the World Bank states it could lift 30 million people out of poverty and increase intra-African trade by more than 80%.
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South Africa suck up to Donald Trump with new 'mystery' trade package
South Africa is making a renewed push to ease trade tensions with the United States, as it prepares to submit a revised trade package aimed at reversing steep 30% import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump’s administration. Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau confirmed that Cabinet has approved the new proposal, which is now ready for formal submission to Washington. “We engaged with the US trade head on Friday. We are now ready to su…
South Africa will offer U.S. revised trade deal
PRETORIA, Aug 12 (Reuters) – South Africa will offer the U.S. a revised trade deal in an effort to lower the 30% tariff imposed last week on its exports to the U.S., trade minister Parks Tau said on Tuesday. “Cabinet has approved that South Africa submits a revised offer as a basis for negotiations with […] The post South Africa will offer U.S. revised trade deal appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
SA coalition party says US trade deal may hinge on race policies
The second biggest party in South Africa's ruling coalition thinks the 30% tariff US President Donald Trump imposed on its exports to the US will stay unless the government changes some domestic race policies such as affirmative action, its leader said on Monday.
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