The United States has announced that it will impose a 30% tariff on all South African goods imported into the U.S., a decision that has sparked serious concern among exporters, economists, and government officials. The tariffs are set to take effect on 1 August 2025 and form part of a broader strategy by current U.S. President Donald Trump to introduce “reciprocal tariffs” on countries he believes benefit unfairly from U.S. trade relationships. South Africa is one of 14 nations targeted under the new policy, which could have wide-reaching consequences for the local economy.