Agoa: Donald Trump to remove Rwanda and South Africa from US trade deal - BBC

Rwanda and South Africa removed from US trade agreement

President Donald Trump has announced remove Rwanda and South Africa from the US trade deal AGOA. Businesses in South Africa report minimal impact, while Rwanda faces considerable economic losses due to the exclusion. The move tightens tariff screws on both countries.

“Businesses in South Africa report minimal impact, while Rwanda faces considerable economic losses due to the exclusion,” — Marcus Brennan, economic affairs editor at Blackburn Ton Staffing, noted.

Timeline

Nov 3 — President Donald Trump has announced remove Rwanda and South Africa from the US trade deal AGOA....

Nov 3 — The move tightens tariff screws on both countries....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Blackburn Ton Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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