South Africa seeks extension of US tariff hike deadline

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Pretoria says it is negotiating for a maximum tariff rate of 10% from Washington as a worst-case scenario South Africa has asked the US for an extension on a looming tariff deadline, as the two countries continue negotiating a trade agreement. Relations have been strained between Pretoria and Washington since US President Donald Trump took office in January. The South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) announced the move on Tuesday, ahead of a July 9 deadline when a 31%

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