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South Africa Seeks US Talks as Carmakers Face 25% Tariff Hit

South Africa’s exports of automobiles account for only 0.99% of total US vehicle imports and 0.27% for auto parts.

Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg
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South Africa’s trade ministry will seek talks with the US as its auto industry braces for a hit from Washington’s new tariffs this week, saying the duties could hurt local manufacturers and the economy.