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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has opposed the US’s unilateral decision to impose a 30% tariff on South African imports, effective August 1, a move criticized as a blow to its economy and trade relations. This tariff, which Trump claims addresses trade imbalances, could signal the end of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, prompting calls for urgent economic reforms in South Africa.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is upset because the US is going to charge extra money for things South Africa sells to them, which he thinks is unfair and will hurt their businesses.
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