South African products exported to the US will face a 30% tariff from 8 August, President Donald Trump has announced. South Africa is the only country from sub-Saharan Africa singled out in the announcement, reflecting his strained relationship with Cyril Ramaphosa's government.

South Africa’s government is preparing a package to support companies vulnerable to US reciprocal tariffs as it continues talks with Washington on a new trade deal.

South Africa faces a 30% tariff on its exports to the United States starting next week, a move expected to cost tens of thousands of jobs after the country failed to secure a trade deal before a deadline set by U.