What Trump's 30% tariffs could mean for South Africans: 'Reduced salaries, maybe job losses'
In a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, he cited that it was due to his strained relationship with the Trump government, which, Trump says, has been 'far from reciprocal'.
RELATED: Trump set to impose 30% tariff on all SA goods
So, what does this mean for South Africans?
Our biggest exports to the US are citrus, grapes, wine and nuts. Tariffs on these products are putting thousands of South African jobs at risk.
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