South Africa urgently seeks US trade agreement as tariffs threaten R37 billion exports

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Apr 3, 2025

South Africa is urgently seeking a new trade agreement with the United States following the imposition of 30% tariffs on key exports. As the US represents South Africa's second-largest trading partner with automotive exports alone worth R37 billion annually, these tariffs threaten significant economic damage.