FT: Trump pins SA in renewed tariff threat; one of a dozen countries at 30% plus from August
Key topics:
Tariff deadline extended to August 1 for key US trading partners
Trump threatens new 25–30% tariffs on Japan, South Korea, and others
Only three trade deals struck so far; more talks remain possible
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By Aime Williams and Lauren Fedor in Washington