South Africa Prepares for AGOA Loss

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned the nation must prepare for potential exclusion from the US AGOA trade program. He cited ongoing diplomatic tensions with Washington and noted the government is actively seeking alternative global markets.

Members of the South African delegation, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, attend a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, September 11, 2026. Sputnik/Kristina Solovyova/Pool via REUTERS

South Africa must prepare for a potential exclusion from the United States duty-free trade initiative, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday afternoon. The warning comes as bilateral relations between Washington and Pretoria have soured over political friction.

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