The presidency believes the US president knows his invective against South Africa is devoid of truth
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
Some hard decisions are coming up as the United States tries to discredit South Africa’s standing on the world stage
The country faces a deepened risk of being kicked out of the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade pact
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
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
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
There is good and bad news – strong bipartisan support for improving Agoa and little consensus on what improvements should be made to the Act
Joy Basu said the US wants women owned business to benefit more from Agoa
A lack of cohesion and common vision means the continent has lost clout on the world stage
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
This week’s Agoa forum will discuss ways to get more out of the trade agreement
South Africa to oppose reciprocal duty-free access for US companies during the Agoa conference in November
Countries’ stance on ongoing geopolitical conflict could be what excludes them from the renewal or extension of the African Growth And Opportunity Act
In a polarised world, Ramaphosa’s administration dodged some fatal bullets in the past five months that carried some hard long-term risks
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
The president said that only dialogue, mediation and diplomacy would end Russia’s war in Ukraine
The president’s strong stance on Russia’s war could help salvage trade agreement with the US, says deputy secretary
Addressing his supporters, Malema called on presidents of Brazil, China and India to pull out of the Brics summit in solidarity with Russia’s Putin
The panel has completed its investigation as to whether weapons destined for Russia were loaded onto the vessel in Simon’s Town
Despite diplomatic tensions caused by Pretoria’s ties to Moscow, Ramaphosa said the US president was initially encouraged by his non-aligned stance
South Africa’s suspension or expulsion from the Agoa trade agreement would be painful
The South African government has remained coy over its economic ties with the US, but Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s office has issued a subtle warning to Pretoria
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