African Growth And Opportunity Act
latest news & developmentsUnited States renews Agoa for another three years
However, it’s not certain whether South Africa will continue to benefit from the concessional trade pact for qualifying African countries
South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls
Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement
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%
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
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.
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
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.
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
Ramaphosa plans to pitch trade deal to Trump
The president is taking a transactional approach to resolving a diplomatic tempest
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
AfriForum reiterates calls for US sanctions against Ramaphosa
Kallie Kriel said treason charges were baseless and would only serve AfriForum’s cause
South Africa’s balancing act: Diplomacy and strategy
South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime
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
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
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