As South Africa navigates these turbulent economic waters, the long-term implications of increased US tariffs present both immediate challenges and potential avenues for inflation relief.

Some of the highest rates will be levied on smaller African countries, with goods from Lesotho facing 50% tariffs.

It’s a risky thing to do to simply decide that we’re now going to impose reciprocal tariffs. I think it is a race to the bottom.'  Parks Tau said.