Cyril Ramaphosa Warns South Africa To Prepare For Loss Of AGOA Status

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Monday that the country must prepare for a potential removal from the U.S. duty-free trade program, AGOA.

Bilateral relations have deteriorated under U.S. President Donald Trump, with disputes involving visa restrictions, aid cuts, and unfounded white genocide allegations.

Ramaphosa noted that South Africa will seek alternative markets to minimize the devastating economic impacts of losing preferential access for key exports like cars.