拉马福萨回应美方拟征高关税：南非正就贸易争议加紧磋商

Group 1 - South Africa's President Ramaphosa received a letter from the U.S. President proposing a unilateral 30% tariff on South African exports starting August 1, 2025, which is currently under negotiation [1] - The U.S. justification for the tariff is based on a "specific interpretation" of trade balance, which South Africa disputes as controversial [1] - South Africa's average import tariff is only 7.6%, with 56% of goods enjoying zero tariffs under Most Favored Nation treatment, and 77% of U.S. products entering South Africa tariff-free [1] Group 2 - The proposed tariffs could severely impact South Africa's agriculture and steel industries, potentially affecting downstream manufacturing and leading to economic and employment losses [2] - South Africa is the second-largest bilateral trade partner of the U.S., with significant exports including minerals, automotive parts, and agricultural products [2] Group 3 - As of the latest report, South Africa's 10-year government bond yield rose by 46 basis points to 9.87%, indicating investor concerns over escalating trade tensions [3]