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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 officials to the United States to prepare for trade negotiations after President Cyril Ramaphosa's government faced a 30% tariff from the Trump administration.
- Ramaphosa stated that South African officials would meet U.S. representatives to discuss tariffs and resources.
- He emphasized that South Africa's leverage lies in its natural resources and that negotiations revolve around critical minerals.
- Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen mentioned that addressing some of Trump's criticisms might be necessary for lower tariffs.
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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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