The global superpower has sought to nurture its relations with sub-Saharan Africa, which is an important source of the critical minerals needed to sustain its economy
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Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said it would be unfortunate for SA/US relations if the bill comes to pass
The bipartisan bill accuses the ANC, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Naledi Pandor of anti-semitic statements
The American presidential hopeful’s world policies make him a bull in a china shop
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Joy Basu said the US wants women owned business to benefit more from Agoa
South Africa’s eligibility has been called into question, with some US lawmakers citing the country’s stance on Russia and, most recently, Israel and Gaza
US deputy secretary of commerce Don Graves said Agoa’s renewal has strong bipartisan support, as lawmakers acknowledge the importance of the continent’s consumer base
Wamkele Mene said Agoa, which grants eligible African countries duty-free access to US markets, ought to pursue greater alignment with the African Continental Free Trade Area
Trade unions from the US and sub-Saharan Africa will be calling for decent work to be put on the agenda at this week’s Agoa forum
AU commissioner Albert Muchanga said reciprocal US access to duty-free African markets would not benefit the continent
Beneficiation growth, decent work, penalties for companies that violate labour laws and ensuring multinational companies pay taxes in Africa are among the issues unions will raise
Congress members will stay at home to pass key government spending bills but a senior trade representative will lead a US delegation
South Africa’s trade, industry and competition minister said member countries are asking that the pact be renewed for another 10 years
As two wars rage, the International Monetary Fund has warned that geopolitical fragmentation will hurt a still fragile global economy
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South Africa to oppose reciprocal duty-free access for US companies during the Agoa conference in November
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Countries’ stance on ongoing geopolitical conflict could be what excludes them from the renewal or extension of the African Growth And Opportunity Act
The president has sought to clinch an early extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act during his New York visit
America is South Africa’s third largest trading partner, with 7.7% of goods exported to the US and 8.2% imported from the US
As emerging markets struggle to claw back growth, rising geo-economic fragmentation is expected to make conditions even tougher
Brigety’s allegation that South Africa supplied arms to Russia caused the rand to tumble amid concerns the country would lose its American trade ties
As the US considers the future of the trade agreement, South Africa has pointed to its critical position as a gateway to a future economic powerhouse
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Agriculture is an export-oriented sector, making it necessary to maintain trade relations with the country’s most important markets
Ramaphosa’s administration should remain focused on the issue at hand, the commission of inquiry into whether the country — or even more scarily, a rogue element here — supplied arms to Russia
A bigger alliance will give the group extra economic heft, but it remains to be seen whether its members can speak in one voice
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US ambassador’s accusation of giving arms to Russia underlines the need for South Africa and the Global South to diversify their trade and political alliances
Less aid and more trade will be the buzz words
Several African governments have published plans to establish smart cities, including Cairo, Johannesburg, Kigali and Nairobi. They require the most advanced technologies available
A lack of nuanced, in-depth analysis has in the past led to policy blunders – with disastrous consequences
South Africa’s preferred trade status is likely to be removed, which means exports will cost more
In addition to SA’s relatively advanced development, the US disapproves of the country for its ‘antagonism’, focus on Brics, and Middle East position.
The US agriculture department has met with Agriculture Deputy Minister Pieter Mulder to discuss trade opportunities with sub-Saharan Africa.