Trump to Isolate South Africa's Ramaphosa Over Ties with Russia, China? | Firstpost Africa

Trump to Isolate South Africa's Ramaphosa Over Ties with Russia, China? | Firstpost Africa

According to US media reports, key Republicans are already pressing the incoming Donald Trump administration to kick South Africa out of lucrative trade arrangements. This is if the South African government does not change its position on Russia, China, Iran, and Israel. South Africa is likely to be under intense scrutiny by the Trump administration. Some of the high-ranking Republicans have already shared their concerns over how Pretoria is leaning away from Washington's positions in a number of ways. The most at-risk trade with the US is under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). As per last year's data, South Africa has been the top beneficiary with around $3.6 billion worth of exports mostly vehicles and parts, fruits, precious metals, and chemicals. However, the Trump rule could affect US-South Africa trade under AGOA. Watch for more.

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