# South African rand drops to one-month low as tariff cloud hangs over interest rate decision - CNBC Africa

> The rand fell to a one-month low of about 17.98 per dollar ahead of a Reserve Bank rate decision. South Africa is seeking a US trade deal before a 30% tariff on its exports takes effect on August 1, and it has offered US LNG purchases and $3.3 billion of US investment.

- Date: 2025-07-31 · published 2025-07-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region South Africa · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/24053-south-african-rand-drops-to-one-month-low-as-tariff-cloud-hangs-over-interest
- Commodities: [South African Rand (ZAR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDZAR.md)

## Why it matters

A rate cut alongside tariff risk could weaken the rand further, which raises import costs for feed ingredients priced in dollars. The outcome of the US talks is the main swing factor for the currency.

## Read by commodity

- USDZAR: bullish ▲

## Sources

- cnbcafrica.com: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2025/south-african-rand-drops-to-one-month-low-as-tariff-cloud-hangs-over-interest-rate-decision/

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