SA's economic lifeline at risk: AGOA, U.S. tensions, and the high-stakes fallout – Neil Diamond

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As tensions between South Africa and the United States reach boiling point, the prospect of losing AGOA benefits and even diplomatic ties looms large. With billions of dollars in trade and thousands of jobs on the line, Neil Diamond, President of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the U.S., breaks down the economic and political stakes in an exclusive BizNews interview. Can diplomatic efforts salvage the relationship before irreversible damage is done?
19 Feb 2025 4AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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