What’s Next For The US - SA Trade Deal?

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Guest: Donald MacKay, CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors

As the countdown to the US’s tariff deadline ticks closer, we unpack the high-stakes US-South Africa trade talks with Donald MacKay, one of the country’s top global trade experts.

In this conversation, we delve into Minister Tau’s recent reaffirmation of South Africa’s commitment to concluding the framework trade deal with the United States a deal that includes energy imports, agricultural market access, and critical mineral investments.

We explore why South Africa has chosen not to retaliate against US tariffs, what’s at stake for local industries if the deal falls through, and what a “reset” in trade relations really means.
29 Jul 2025 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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