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    Calls For Urgent Action And Export Diversification

    Anjianjei ConstantineBy Anjianjei ConstantineAugust 4, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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    President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africa to adapt swiftly to a 30% tariff recently imposed by the United States on South African imports.

    In his latest weekly letter, Ramaphosa stated that the decision highlights the volatility of global trade and underscores the urgent need for South Africa to diversify its economic reliance on a few key markets.

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    The tariff, announced by the administration of US President Donald Trump, will take effect seven days after August 1. South Africa joins a list of countries affected as the US intensifies efforts to correct trade imbalances and assert economic sovereignty.

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    “The US is South Africa’s second-largest trading partner by country, and these measures will have a considerable effect on industries that rely heavily on exports to that country and on the workers they employ, as well as on our fiscus,” Ramaphosa wrote.

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    President Cyril Ramaphosa.

    He noted that key domestic industries such as agriculture, automotive, and textiles have historically benefited from duty-free access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

    Protecting Jobs and Markets: Government Steps In

    Ramaphosa emphasised that South Africa’s trade relationship with the US has been complementary, rather than competitive.

    “South African exports do not compete with US producers and do not pose a threat to US industry. It remains our aspiration that this should continue,” he said. “Largely, our exports are inputs into US industries and therefore support the US’ industrial base.

    “South Africa is also the biggest investor from the African continent into the US, with 22 of our companies investing in a number of sectors including mining, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and the food chain.”

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    In response to the looming tariff, the South African government is intensifying its engagement with the US to preserve existing market access and protect local industries and jobs.

    “Our priority is protecting our export industries. We will continue to engage the US in an attempt to preserve market access for our products,” Ramaphosa assured.

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    An export support desk has been set up to assist affected producers, and details of support packages will be announced soon. These measures aim to guide industries toward expanding into alternative global markets, including Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

    A Strategic Pivot: Embracing Intra-African Trade

    As South Africa braces for the impact of the tariff, Ramaphosa emphasised the importance of diversifying trade partners and building regional trade networks.

    “Reducing over-dependence on certain markets is a strategic imperative to build the resilience of our economy,” he said. “It will also enable us to expand the frontiers of opportunity for South African businesses, goods and services.”

    The president pointed to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a pivotal platform for long-term trade resilience and regional growth.

    “Strengthening regional value chains will be key to building resilience for our export markets in the longer term. Much as strengthening and establishing alternative value chains will take time, this moment presents us with an opportunity to push forward with the implementation and expansion of the African Continental Free Trade Area.”

    He concluded by reaffirming the government’s commitment to scaling up trade missions and expanding the national exporter development programme to increase the number of export-ready South African companies.


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