# South Africa has requested more time to negotiate a trade deal with the US before a 31-percent tariff hike takes effect on Wednesday next week. The tariff, paused for 90-days by president Donald Trump’s administration, threatens key exports like autos, steel, and citrus. In a statement, Trade minister Parks Tau says South Africa aims to limit tariffs to ten-percent and offered to buy liquefied natural gas from the US in exchange. Talks are ongoing, with officials urging industry to remain patient as negotiations continue.
SA seeks extension to finalise US trade deal before tariffs take effect