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South Africa has sent officials to US for trade talks, president says
South African officials engage U.S. lawmakers and business leaders to negotiate rolling back a 30% tariff imposed last month amid strained diplomatic relations and trade disagreements.
- South Africa has sent a trade delegation to the United States to negotiate over 30% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on South African imports, as confirmed by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a parliamentary session.
- Ramaphosa stated that South African officials are engaging with US lawmakers and business leaders to address trade disagreements and promote finished product exports instead of raw materials.
- The trade dispute escalates amid diplomatic tensions, with US criticism of South Africa’s affirmative action laws contributing to strain.
- Economic pressures are mounting, as South Africa seeks to maintain its export competitiveness amidst Trump's use of tariffs as a tool in his ‘America First’ trade policy.
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South Africa has sent officials to US for trade talks, president says
South Africa has sent officials to the United States to prepare for trade negotiations after attempting for months to strike a deal with the Trump administration to roll back steep tariffs, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday.
·United Kingdom
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·Johannesburg, South Africa
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·South Africa
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