The department of trade, industry and competition says it is preparing a support package for SA industries likely to be affected by the tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump.
However, the full scope of its response depends on Washington's feedback on its proposed trade deal, it said.
We are working together with the National Treasury and other government departments and this support package would range across the board, said ministry spokesperson Kaamil Alli.
We have a support desk which will go live very soon. We are looking at a more comprehensive approach to support.
Alli said the department was also looking for alternative markets for SA goods.