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South Africa FUMES at Trump’s 30% Tariff Bombshell | Will Ramaphosa Choose China Over the U.S.?

In a major international development, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 30% tariff on all goods imported from South Africa, set to begin on August 1. In a letter, Trump claimed South Africa's trade policies are "far from reciprocal," prompting this drastic measure. The White House has indicated that these tariffs could be adjusted based on the future of US-Pretoria relations. Responding swiftly, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sharply pushed back, labelling the tariff a "contested interpretation" of the current trade reality. In a statement from his office, Ramaphosa highlighted that South Africa's average tariff on imports is a modest 7.6%, and a staggering 77% of all U.S. goods enter the country completely duty-free. He has tasked a special team to urgently engage with U.S. officials on the matter. High-stakes negotiations are already underway. U.S. and South African officials have met in Angola to discuss tariff relief and market access. South Africa's trade ministry is pushing to delay the deadline and negotiate a new framework, with sources indicating they are seeking to cap the duty rate at 10% as a potential compromise. The international community is watching closely as a Press Secretary Leavitt has hinted at a possible delay, leaving the future of US-South Africa trade hanging in the balance. #TradeWar #SouthAfrica #DonaldTrump #BreakingNews #WorldNews #USA #CyrilRamaphosa #USTrade #LatestNews #OneindiaNews #BreakingNews #30PercentTarif Also Read US President Donald Trump Announces 25% Tariffs On Japan, South Korea :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-president-donald-trump-announces-25-tariffs-on-japan-south-korea-7794333.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Calls Musk’s America Party Plan ‘Ridiculous’ And ‘Unworkable’ :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-calls-musk-s-america-party-plan-ridiculous-and-unworkable-7793443.html?ref=DMDesc America Will Be Richer, Safer, and Prouder: Trump As Big, Beautiful Bill Passes Congress :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-s-big-beautiful-bill-passes-congress-in-big-win-for-us-president-011-7790919.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~ED.103~

BREAKING: Trump And Putin's BIG Meeting To STRIKE Deal On Ukraine War | Land-Swap On The Table?

In a historic development, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on August 15 to discuss ending the Ukraine war. The Kremlin calls the summit “logical,” with discussions expected to focus on a potential land-swap deal between Moscow and Kyiv. Putin has consulted China and India ahead of the talks, while Ukraine’s President Zelensky signals readiness for concessions. This marks the first Trump–Putin meeting as presidents since Geneva 2021, raising hopes for a breakthrough in the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives. #Trump #Putin #UkraineWar #AlaskaSummit #PeaceTalks #Russia #Ukraine #Zelensky #LandSwap #Moscow #Kyiv #Geopolitics #Diplomacy #BreakingNews #InternationalRelations #GlobalPolitics #TrumpPutin #WarAndPeace #RussiaUkraine #China #India #WorldNews #Ceasefire #Negotiations #PoliticalNews #UkraineCrisis #PutinSummit #TrumpSummit #HistoricTalks #ConflictResolution Also Read US President Trump Says He Will Meet Russian Counterpart Putin On August 15 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-president-trump-says-he-will-meet-russian-counterpart-putin-on-august-15-7824671.html?ref=DMDesc Armenia, Azerbaijan Sign Historic US-Brokered Peace Deal :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/armenia-azerbaijan-sign-historic-us-brokered-peace-deal-7824667.html?ref=DMDesc Give Bully An Inch, He Takes A Mile: Chinese Envoy Comes Down Heavily On Trump's tariff On India :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/give-bully-an-inch-he-takes-a-mile-chinese-envoy-comes-down-heavily-on-trumps-tariff-on-india-011-7823649.html?ref=DMDesc