Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Trade agreements: Parks Tau, Lamola accuse Trump administration of negotiating in bad faith

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Ministers Parks Tau and Ronald Lamola didn’t mince words at a press briefing earlier today, accusing Donald Trump’s administration of going back on its word in critical trade talks. The U.S. is pushing ahead with a 30% tariff hike that could hit local jobs and trade hard. South Africa is eyeing new trade partnerships in Asia and the Middle East as talks with the U.S. continue. Phemelo speaks Deputy Director General Responsible for Trade at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, Xolelwa Mlumbi-Peter.
4 Aug 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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