South Africa is awaiting a response to its trade proposals from US President Donald Trump’s administration and isn’t assured of reaching a deal by Aug. 1 that would avoid 30% tariffs being imposed on its imports.
“We remain committed to the cause as we await substantive feedback from our US counterparts on the final status on our framework deal,” South African Trade Minister Parks Tau said in a statement on Tuesday. “South Africa is not in a unique position as the US attempts to finalize negotiations with some 185 countries around the world by Aug. 1.”