Cyril Ramaphosa tells South Africa to prepare for loss of U.S.-Africa trade deal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned the nation to prepare for the potential loss of duty-free trade access to the U.S. market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Tensions between the two nations have risen due to political disagreements and criticism from Washington.
Why it matters
The potential loss of trade privileges could significantly impact South Africa's export-driven economy and its diplomatic standing with the United States.
Cyril Ramaphosa tells South Africa to prepare for loss of U.S.-Africa trade deal left South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation. File AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/a960wv/article71603026.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/South_Africa_Killings_914_7.jpg Jairus Mmutle In this photo provided by the South African Government Communications and Information Services (GCIS), South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on new measures to tackle his country's scourge of femicide and violence against women and children as the country, in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (Jairus Mmutle/South African Government Communication and Information Services via AP) The African Growth and Opportunity Act, which grants eligible sub-Saharan African countries preferential access to the U.S.
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