SA assesses potential impact of 30% tariff
READ: Ramaphosa responds to Trump's 30% tariff
Others, like steel and aluminium are hit with 50 percent tariffs.
This could make South African goods unaffordable to Americans.
The African United Business Confederation says the situation is deeply concerning. George Sebulela from the Confederation discussed this with eNCA.
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