South Africa on U.S. tariffs: we pose no trade threat to the U.S.

ReutersAug 4, 2025 8:20 AM

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 4 (Reuters) - South Africa poses no trade threat to the U.S. economy nor its national security, its government said on Monday, days before a steep U.S. tariff is due to take effect.

Africa's biggest economy faces a 30% tariff on its exports to the U.S. starting this week, a move expected to cost tens of thousands of jobs after it failed to secure a trade deal before a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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