By Simon Nare
While the South African government was unable to strike a deal with the United States over its tariff hikes before the deadline, it said it was encouraged by the prospect of reviewing them if the two countries could reach an agreement later.
Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told reporters on Thursday following a Cabinet meeting that there was a provisional agreement with the US that allowed the country to push for a review on the 30% tariff increase on imported goods to America following the deadline.
She said that negotiations with US President Donald Trump’s administration were ongoing, and she confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa and Trump discussed bilateral trade relations over the phone.
“The president’s call to President Trump, it was part of supporting our negotiation efforts and he continues to engage to make sure there is room for negotiations.
“There cannot be agreements on
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