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This recommendation is written by ChatGPT Here’s a strategic framework for how South Africa should respond to Trump’s 2025 tariff actions—focusing on diplomacy, market diversification, defense, and regional leadership. 1. Immediate Diplomatic Negotiations & Outreach Ramaphosa’s team should press hard for exemptions before the August 1 deadline, arguing the tariffs are based on misinterpreted trade data PwC +2 csis.org +2 sabcnews.com +2 Reuters . Seek a temporary trade deal : offer LNG purchases or security cooperation in exchange for tariff relief—mirroring earlier Oval Office discussions. 2. Diversify Export Markets Rapidly Pivot toward AfCFTA and global south destinations like China, India, Middle East, and EU. Upgrade export value chains : invest in agro-processing and manufacturing to reduce dependency on commodity exports The Guardian +15 PwC +15 Reuters +15 . 3. Defend Vulner...