New United States US tariff rates have taken effect for dozens of countries, including South Africa.
The countries have not yet reached a trade deal with the US.
The rates have been set at 30 for South Africa .
Meanwhile the Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau, says his department is working around the clock to make a counteroffer to the US.
He says trade officials in President Donald Trumps administration only responded to his departments export tariff proposals on Wednesday night after contacting them two weeks ago.