South Africa Fears End of US Trade Deal Amid Growing Rift

South Africa fears end of US trade deal amid growing rift

In response, Pretoria is looking to boost trade with China and India though a flood of cheap imports from the former has angered domestic producers.

U.S. expels South Africa’s ambassador and tightens visa restrictions as Ramaphosa warns of devastating job losses from trade deal loss

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the nation to get ready for a potential loss of duty-free trade access to the U.S. as relations between the two governments grow increasingly tense. Tensions have escalated following actions by Washington that include cutting economic aid, expelling South Africa's ambassador, and imposing new visa restrictions.

South Africa May Face US Trade Exclusion – Ramaphosa

By Ebi Kesiena South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the country could face significant economic losses and job cuts if it is excluded from a United States trade programme that provides preferential market access to eligible African countries. The warning comes amid worsening diplomatic relations between Pretoria and Washington and growing uncertainty over […]

Ramaphosa prepares South Africa for possible loss of US trade benefits

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the country must prepare for potentially severe economic consequences if the United States removes it from a preferential trade programme, as worsening diplomatic relations threaten export markets and employment.