Ramaphosa tells South Africa to prepare for loss of US-Africa trade deal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that South Africa should prepare for possible removal from the US African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which grants duty-free access to the US market. The US has renewed AGOA until 2028 but has placed South Africa's eligibility under scrutiny amid deteriorating bilateral relations and recent US restrictions linked to political and social disputes.