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African Growth And Opportunity Act

Lesotho aims for 10% tariff on exports to US
Africa
/ 5 August 2025

Lesotho aims for 10% tariff on exports to US

The government is relieved by the reduction in the tariffs from the threatened 50% to 15%

By Sechaba Mokhethi
Ramaphosa’s big Trump trade-off
Politics
/ 22 May 2025

Ramaphosa’s big Trump trade-off

But he secured tentative trade talks as negotiations with officials on a pact between South Africa and the US were set to continue

By Emsie Ferreira
US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains
Thought Leader
/ 23 April 2025

US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains

This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.

By HB Senekal & Julia Choate
Brinkmanship in GNU devastating for SA
Opinion
/ 12 April 2025

Brinkmanship in GNU devastating for SA

The Trump factor, plus the ANC and the DA playing to the brink, has cost the country R1 trillion

By Ross Harvey
Agricultural sector can overcome effect of an Agoa exit
Thought Leader
/ 8 April 2025

Agricultural sector can overcome effect of an Agoa exit

Forging ties with other markets as they navigate trade wars with the US is a wise strategy.

By Meluleki Nzimande & Megan Jarvis
SA wants to continue trading with the US, Ramaphosa tells parliament
Politics
/ 11 March 2025

SA wants to continue trading with the US, Ramaphosa tells parliament

The president affirmed South Africa’s interest in trading with the US under Agoa despite the diplomatic spat between the two countries

By Aarti Bhana
Ramaphosa plans to pitch trade deal to Trump
Politics
/ 11 March 2025

Ramaphosa plans to pitch trade deal to Trump

The president is taking a transactional approach to resolving a diplomatic tempest

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa needs to learn from disasters
Thought Leader
/ 5 March 2025

South Africa needs to learn from disasters

A re-think of how we live, relate to other sentient beings and consume will allow us to ‘learn, unlearn and relearn’ to convert disasters into strengths

By Riedwaan Kimmie
AfriForum reiterates calls for US sanctions against Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 5 March 2025

AfriForum reiterates calls for US sanctions against Ramaphosa

Kallie Kriel said treason charges were baseless and would only serve AfriForum’s cause

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa’s balancing act: Diplomacy and strategy
Thought Leader
/ 17 February 2025

South Africa’s balancing act: Diplomacy and strategy

South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime

By Mmabatho Mongae
South Africa could be ‘sacrificial lamb’ in Trump’s trade war
Business
/ 7 February 2025

South Africa could be ‘sacrificial lamb’ in Trump’s trade war

The country faces a deepened risk of being kicked out of the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade pact

By Lyse Comins
Ramaphosa’s office blames US fracas on misinformation campaign
Politics
/ 5 February 2025

Ramaphosa’s office blames US fracas on misinformation campaign

The presidency said it remained in the dark as to the real cause for Donald Trump’s decision to cut aid and suggested proper communication can prevent a rift

By Emsie Ferreira
Controversial US Ambassador Reuben Brigety resigns ahead of Trump’s assumption of power
Politics
/ 18 November 2024

Controversial US Ambassador Reuben Brigety resigns ahead of Trump’s assumption of power

Reuben Brigety’s resignation comes amid uncertainty over trade relations under the incoming US administration

By Mandisa Nyathi
All you need to know about Sars’ increase on customs duties for online clothing orders 
Opinion
/ 19 September 2024

All you need to know about Sars’ increase on customs duties for online clothing orders 

The adjustments will affect consumers and the South African fashion industry

By Chetan Vanmali, Yael Shafrir, Emily Gammon, Raeesah Shaik, Sidrah Suliman, Lauren Jimmy & Danica Jonker
US-SA Relations Review Bill threatens the pillars of multilateralism
Opinion
/ 31 July 2024

US-SA Relations Review Bill threatens the pillars of multilateralism

American claims that South Africa ‘sides with malign actors’ could jeopardise access to Agoa and imperil bilateral trade relations

By Mpilo Cele
No firm commitment for Agoa renewal, minister says
Business
/ 30 July 2024

No firm commitment for Agoa renewal, minister says

The trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau led a delegation to the US in the hope of extending the trade pact America has with African countries

By Anathi Madubela
US vs SA: From antipathy to antimony
Opinion
/ 16 April 2024

US vs SA: From antipathy to antimony

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

By Sarah Smit
Pandor says SA values US relationship and hopes bill to review relationship doesn’t pass
Politics
/ 10 February 2024

Pandor says SA values US relationship and hopes bill to review relationship doesn’t pass

Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said it would be unfortunate for SA/US relations if the bill comes to pass

By Lizeka Tandwa
BREAKING: US congress receives bill to review SA relations following ‘politically motivated’ ICJ case
Politics
/ 10 February 2024

BREAKING: US congress receives bill to review SA relations following ‘politically motivated’ ICJ case

The bipartisan bill accuses the ANC, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Naledi Pandor of anti-semitic statements

By Lizeka Tandwa
Economy braces for Trump 2.0
Analysis
/ 1 February 2024

Economy braces for Trump 2.0

The American presidential hopeful’s world policies make him a bull in a china shop

By Sarah Smit
US says reciprocal access to duty free still on the cards
Business
/ 6 November 2023

US says reciprocal access to duty free still on the cards

Joy Basu said the US wants women owned business to benefit more from Agoa

By Lizeka Tandwa
United States won’t lower its Agoa human rights standards
Business
/ 4 November 2023

United States won’t lower its Agoa human rights standards

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

By Sarah Smit
US eyes Africa’s industrialisation to grow superpower’s might
Business
/ 3 November 2023

US eyes Africa’s industrialisation to grow superpower’s might

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

By Sarah Smit
Agoa must not undermine African free trade, says AfCFTA secretary general
National
/ 3 November 2023

Agoa must not undermine African free trade, says AfCFTA secretary general

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

By Sarah Smit
Agoa and labour’s ‘nothing about us, without us’ moment
Thought Leader
/ 2 November 2023

Agoa and labour’s ‘nothing about us, without us’ moment

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

By Sarah Smit
Agoa: Africa calling for another 10 years
Politics
/ 2 November 2023

Agoa: Africa calling for another 10 years

AU commissioner Albert Muchanga said reciprocal US access to duty-free African markets would not benefit the continent

By Lizeka Tandwa
Cosatu: Agoa must support Africa’s industrialisation
Business
/ 31 October 2023

Cosatu: Agoa must support Africa’s industrialisation

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

By Lyse Comins
US Congress members bail on Agoa to avoid government shutdown at home
Politics
/ 31 October 2023

US Congress members bail on Agoa to avoid government shutdown at home

Congress members will stay at home to pass key government spending bills but a senior trade representative will lead a US delegation

By Paddy Harper
Agoa forum: ‘Africa to assert its place in global economy’
Business
/ 26 October 2023

Agoa forum: ‘Africa to assert its place in global economy’

South Africa’s trade, industry and competition minister said member countries are asking that the pact be renewed for another 10 years

By Sarah Smit
Conflict economics: America and the centre that will not hold
Thought Leader
/ 23 October 2023

Conflict economics: America and the centre that will not hold

As two wars rage, the International Monetary Fund has warned that geopolitical fragmentation will hurt a still fragile global economy

By Sarah Smit
Ebrahim Patel wants better envoys
Politics
/ 29 September 2023

Ebrahim Patel wants better envoys

South Africa to oppose reciprocal duty-free access for US companies during the Agoa conference in November

By Lizeka Tandwa
Geopolitical conflict a big risk to Agoa extension, says Patel
Business
/ 26 September 2023

Geopolitical conflict a big risk to Agoa extension, says Patel

Countries’ stance on ongoing geopolitical conflict could be what excludes them from the renewal or extension of the African Growth And Opportunity Act

By Anathi Madubela
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