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South Africa Awaits US Feedback on Trade Deal

South Africa faces 30% US tariff after failing to reach trade deal
South Africa faces a 30% tariff on its exports to the United States starting next week, a move expected to cost tens of thousands of jobs after the country failed to secure a trade deal before a deadline set by U.
No trade deal for South Africa to avoid 30% tariffs, and blow to proposed cleaning tax
No US trade deal: South Africa has missed the trade deal deadline with the US and will incur a 30% tariff on exports starting in August. Despite efforts to negotiate, the Trump administration confirmed the tariff will take effect. However, the ocuntry still has a small window turn things around. [ BusinessTech]
South Africa Awaits US Feedback on Trade Deal as Deadline Looms
South Africa is awaiting a response to its trade proposals from US President Donald Trump’s administration and isn’t assured of reaching a deal by Aug. 1 that would avoid 30% tariffs being imposed on its imports.
South Africa readying last-minute trade offer to avoid US tariff
South Africa is preparing a last-minute "enhanced" trade proposal at the urging of U.S. officials in hopes of avoiding a 30% tariff which kicks in on Friday, its trade minister said on Thursday.
South Africa says US pushback against domestic race policies complicating trade deal
A top South African diplomat said on Tuesday that U.S. demands on domestic affirmative action policies were complicating efforts to secure a trade deal, days before a 30% tariff on South African exports to the U.

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