What South Africa Stands to Gain—or Lose—in High-Stakes U.S. Trade Talks.
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GUEST - Thabile Nkunjana - Senior Economist: Trade Research Unit Markets and Economic Research Division at the National Agricultural Marketing Council and Feroz Basa, head of Global Emerging Markets at Sanlam Investments
As global trade realigns under shifting political leadership, President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing for a crucial visit to Washington, where he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. With diplomatic ties in need of renewal and mounting pressure over tariff regimes, the visit aims to reset and strengthen South Africa–U.S. relations at a critical time.
High on the agenda are trade negotiations—especially tariffs that directly affect South Africa’s agricultural and industrial exports. With the Trump administration’s return bringing a renewed emphasis on bilateral deals and America-first trade policies, South Africa faces both risks and opportunities in charting its course.
As global trade realigns under shifting political leadership, President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing for a crucial visit to Washington, where he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. With diplomatic ties in need of renewal and mounting pressure over tariff regimes, the visit aims to reset and strengthen South Africa–U.S. relations at a critical time.
High on the agenda are trade negotiations—especially tariffs that directly affect South Africa’s agricultural and industrial exports. With the Trump administration’s return bringing a renewed emphasis on bilateral deals and America-first trade policies, South Africa faces both risks and opportunities in charting its course.