Johannesburg, Oct 19, 2026 (AFP) - Ramaphosa tells South Africa to prepare for loss of US-Africa trade deal

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2026-10-19

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday the country should "prepare" for the possibility of being removed from Washington's duty-free trade programme for Africa, as ties between the two nations continue to fray. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which grants eligible sub-Saharan African countries preferential access to the US market, has been renewed until the end of 2028. South Africa is the scheme's largest beneficia......

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