Tariff wars: How SA will be affected and what can it do to work around it

By Ashley Lechman | Published Apr 3, 2025

President Trump's newly imposed 30% tariffs on South African exports have raised serious concerns for the SA economy, with experts warning of potentially severe impacts on the automotive sector and broader trade relations. As the Presidency calls for a new bilateral trade agreement, economists suggest South Africa must urgently seek alternative markets and accelerate domestic reforms to offset these external shocks.