Diplomatic Tensions and Trade Concerns
's President arrives in the to discuss ending a diplomatic feud with President , amid fears of losing US trade privileges and aid due to strained relations.
The US, South Africa's second-largest trading partner, could withdraw tariff-free access under the , impacting South Africa's agricultural exports and exacerbating trade imbalances.
Addressing Controversial Policies and Refugee Resettlement
Trump's administration criticizes South Africa's land expropriation law and supports prioritizing White South Africans for refugee resettlement, citing persecution claims. South Africa denies these allegations.
Ramaphosa aims to reset relations by addressing mutual concerns, including equity mandates affecting US firms and seeks to present a new trade framework post-AGOA.