Africa: All of Africa Today – July 9, 2025

Ramaphosa Slams Trump’s ‘Unilateral’ 30% Tariff on South African Goods

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa opposed the 30% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, calling it a “unilateral” move not supported by trade data. Trump announced the new tariff, effective from August 1. It is the only country from sub-Saharan Africa that Trump singled out in his announcement, reflecting his strained relationship with Ramaphosa’s government.  In a letter to Ramaphosa, Trump said South…