South African business confidence rose in July, helped by higher new vehicle sales, rising manufacturing output, strong precious metals prices and well-contained inflation, data showed on Wednesday.

Slapped with a steep tariff, South African officials hope for a deal, but some worry the U.S. may insist that it roll back measures that redress the damage of apartheid.

South Africa has presented a revised trade offer to the US, aiming to address recent tariff impositions and strengthen bilateral relations, with a focus on agricultural exports and market diversification.