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
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
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.