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Ramaphosa shrugs off Washington's visa curbs but braces for more

20 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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20 September 2026

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regulatory

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South AfricaUnited States

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Fusion42 · 20 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US announced visa restrictions on South African officials over alleged race-based discrimination, which South Africa rejects, but trade under the African Growth and Opportunity Act remains unaffected as the US G20 presidency continues before moving to the UK.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a diplomatic chill as US visa restrictions add friction to government dealings, but trade access under AGOA still opens export routes. Prepare for potential policy shifts as the UK takes the G20 presidency, creating new lobbying opportunities.

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