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US Imposes 30% Tariffs on South African Exports, Putting 100,000 Jobs at Risk

Pretoria has unveiled emergency export support measures to connect producers with new markets

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Amid Trump's tariff attack, South Africa reacts, after US pressure to end…
South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola told AFP that South Africa had done 'everything possible under the sun' to reach a deal on US tariffs

Overview

  • The 30% US tariff on South African exports took effect Thursday under President Trump’s executive order resetting global trade terms.
  • Up to 100,000 jobs in sectors like automotive, steel and agriculture are at risk according to central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago.
  • Pretoria’s months-long bid to avert the tariffs included offers to buy US liquefied natural gas and invest $3.3 billion in US industries, but Washington rejected the proposals.
  • South Africa has launched a producer support programme and established an export support desk to help firms diversify into new markets.
  • Diplomatic ties between the two countries remain at a low after stalled trade negotiations and the March expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador.