This after US President Donald Trump imposed a 30% trade tariff on SA from August 1, 2025.
Mathe says they had hoped that, with the 90 day suspension and negotiations that were taking place, a better outcome would materialise.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged Trump’s letter imposing a 30% tariff on SA exports to the US, citing trade imbalances and market restrictions.
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