南非总统与美总统就双边贸易问题通电话

Core Points - South African President Ramaphosa and US President Trump held a phone conversation on bilateral trade issues, agreeing to continue discussions on trade negotiations [1] - A new round of US tariffs is set to take effect on August 8, with South Africa facing a 30% tariff rate, the highest among sub-Saharan African countries [1] - South Africa's exports to the US account for approximately 7.5% of its total exports, primarily consisting of intermediate goods for US industries and agricultural products [1] - The new tariffs may reduce South Africa's economic growth rate by 0.2%, potentially affecting around 30,000 jobs [1] - In response to the economic impact, the South African government has initiated several measures, including establishing an export support platform and promoting export market diversification [1]