Ramaphosa Urges New Terms as Trump’s Tariff Deadline Looms
In an important development this week, South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition announced that the nation has formally requested an extension to finalize a crucial trade agreement before the imposition of a hefty 31% tariff on U.S. imports from South Africa. This new tariff, if enacted, could drastically alter the landscape of trade relations between these two nations.
As part of their negotiation strategy, South African officials are advocating for a significant reduction in the tariff,…