# President Cyril Ramaphosa says protecting existing jobs in the auto manufacturing sector is paramount, particularly in light of the looming 30-percent US tariffs from August 1st. In his weekly newsletter, the president says the introduction of stricter vehicle emissions regulations, as well as new tariffs from the US, are expected to have a significant impact on the sector. Ramaphosa says amid these challenges, the country’s auto industry is making the investments needed to build resilience, protect jobs and lead the way into a new era of green mobility.
Ramaphosa says jobs in the auto manufacturing sector must be protected amid the looming US tariffs