8月1日，南非总统拉马福萨（Cyril Ramaphosa）表示，面对美国近期实施的互惠关税，南非仍坚定致力于与美方达成解决方案。与此同时，政府正通过一系列措施保护就业、支持受影响企业，并积极推动贸易市场多元化，以应对当前贸易挑战。

According to a statement released by the presidency, South Africa will continue to negotiate with the United States regarding the 30 percent tariff, which is now expected to take effect at 12:01 a.m.