South Africa fears significant job losses, especially in the farmers and automobile industries, due to a 30% US tariff on its imports after failing to secure a trade deal before President Trump’s deadline. In response, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a phone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss bilateral trade, with their negotiating teams set to hold more detailed talks, Ramaphosa’s office said Thursday. FRANCE 24’s Tom Canneti has more details from Cape Town.
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Thursday, August 7
South Africa braces for job losses as US tariffs kick in
Emma Reynolds
Emma Reynolds is a senior journalist at Mirror Brief, covering world affairs, politics, and cultural trends for over eight years. She is passionate about unbiased reporting and delivering in-depth stories that matter.
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