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.
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Iranâs Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has delivered a fiery speech condemning U.S. demands as a âgrave insultâ to the Iranian people. Speaking before thousands, Khamenei vowed that Iran would never bow to Washingtonâs pressure and blasted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling Israel the âmost hateful and despised regime in the world.â His remarks come as tensions between Iran, the U.S., and Israel continue to escalate, with nuclear diplomacy hanging in the balance. This latest outburst signals a new level of confrontation in the Middle East power struggle.
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National Guard units begin carrying weapons in Washington
The move comes after Trump deployed hundreds of troops to the US capital in what he portrayed as a crime crackdown.
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On Ukraineâs 2025 Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky made a bold fashion statement that went beyond clothingâit was pure symbolism. Just six days after wearing a formal black suit at the White House under reported pressure from Donald Trumpâs team, Zelensky returned home and ditched the Western formality for a striking black vyshyvanka, Ukraineâs traditional embroidered shirt. The black fabric carried deep meaning: mourning the thousands lost in war while showcasing resilience and national pride. For Ukrainians, the vyshyvanka is more than an outfitâitâs a symbol of cultural survival. Zelenskyâs decision to abandon suits âtooâ for his own nationâs day underscored his defiance of external expectations and his loyalty to Ukrainian traditions. It was not just attire, but wartime messaging: Ukraineâs spirit cannot be tailored to foreign demands.
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As Donald Trump intensifies his tariff war on nations like India and Brazil, a BRICS Strategic Awakening is underway. The five-member blocâBrazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africaâis realigning its collective strength to challenge Washingtonâs high-handedness. With renewed cooperation and resistance, this BRICS Strategic Awakening could reshape the global trade order. From bilateral pacts to bold diplomatic moves, the BRICS Strategic Awakening signals a global shift towards multipolarity.
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Donald Trump issued a bold warning to BRICS nationsâBrazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africaâaccusing them of trying to âundermine the dollar.â Trump declared a 10% tariff would hit any country aligning with BRICS or challenging U.S. currency dominance. âThe dollar is king. Weâre going to keep it that way,â he asserted. The statement signals Trumpâs aggressive stance on global finance and hints at harsh penalties for nations embracing BRICSâ alternative trade frameworks or currency cooperation.
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