But he secured tentative trade talks as negotiations with officials on a pact between South Africa and the US were set to continue
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This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.
The Trump factor, plus the ANC and the DA playing to the brink, has cost the country R1 trillion
Forging ties with other markets as they navigate trade wars with the US is a wise strategy.
The president affirmed South Africa’s interest in trading with the US under Agoa despite the diplomatic spat between the two countries
The president is taking a transactional approach to resolving a diplomatic tempest
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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
Kallie Kriel said treason charges were baseless and would only serve AfriForum’s cause
South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime
The country faces a deepened risk of being kicked out of the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade pact
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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
Reuben Brigety’s resignation comes amid uncertainty over trade relations under the incoming US administration
The adjustments will affect consumers and the South African fashion industry
American claims that South Africa ‘sides with malign actors’ could jeopardise access to Agoa and imperil bilateral trade relations
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
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