JOHANNESBURG - The 30 percent US tariffs on South African goods kick in this Thursday.
President Donald Trump imposed duties on countries worldwide to balance what he calls 'trade deficits'.
The duties will affect some of the 7.5 percent of products exported to the US.
Copper, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and critical minerals are excluded.
Stainless steel scrap and energy and energy products are also exempted.
But, there are concerns that the automobile and agriculture sectors will be hit hard.
Government has outlined urgent interventions, setting up a support desk t to help exporters.
It also says it will continue engaging the Trump administration to strike a deal.
Relations between Washington and Pretoria have soured since Trump assumed office.
