# Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says president Cyril Ramaphosa’s phone call to US counterpart Donald Trump was aimed at bolstering negotiations. Cabinet responded to the 30-percent US tariffs set to take effect at midnight by reaffirming its commitment to securing a sustainable trade deal. Ntshavheni says cabinet aims to diversify exports and strengthen global supply chains to safeguard the economy and protect jobs:
Cabinet acts on US tariffs [SOUND]
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