# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the recent tariffs imposed by the US have forced South African businesses to explore new markets. Speaking on the sidelines at the launch of the BMW X3 plug-in hybrid in Tshwane, Ramaphosa said the exact reasons behind the tariffs remain unclear. However, he expressed confidence that ongoing talks will lead to a positive outcome and a return to strong trade relations:
Ramaphosa confident of positive outcome in US trade talks [SOUND]
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