South African products exported to the US will face a 30% tariff from 8 August, President Donald Trump has announced. South Africa is the only country from sub-Saharan Africa singled out in the announcement, reflecting his strained relationship with Cyril Ramaphosa's government.

The South African rand was on the backfoot in early trade on Friday, as investors weighed the prospect of higher tariffs on exports to the United States after the country failed to clinch a trade agreement before Washington's deadline.

The leaders of Canada and South Africa issued statements about President Donald Trump's tariffs overnight, after the White House set its tariff rate for both countries. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Ca