South Africa has emerged as the worst-hit African nation in President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariff policy, with a hefty 30% duty imposed on its exports to the United States starting August 7.
President Trump, who has championed tariffs as a solution to America’s trade deficits, also announced a 15% tariff on exports from Nigeria, Ghana, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe, which will take effect on the same date.
The particularly steep tariff rate for South Africa is believed to be linked to Trump’s frosty relationship with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration.
The South African President releases a statement via his twitter. To provide support to affected companies.
