The government says 30,000 jobs are likely to be affected by the 30 tariff imposed by the US on SA exports.
This was revealed by the director-general of the department of trade, industry and competition, Simphiwe Hamilton, during a joint media briefing with the department of international relations and co-operation on Monday.
We base this on the ongoing consultation that we have with all the sectors of the economy from automotive to agriculture and all the other sectors that are going to be affected, and at this stage, we are sitting at approximately 30,000 jobs that could be affected by this, Hamilton said.
SA faces the highest tariff rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, and from August 7, products exported to the US will be subjected to the 30 levy.
During the briefing, international relations minister Ronald Lamola said the government had been strengthening trade and investment partnerships with various global partners.