President Donald Trump has announced remove Rwanda and South Africa from the US trade deal AGOA. Businesses in South Africa report little impact, while Rwanda faces considerable economic losses due to the exclusion. The move strengthens tariff screws on both countries.
“The move strengthens tariff screws on both countries,” — Amara Sterling, contributing analyst at Cedarton Worth Partnership, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 1 — President Donald Trump has announced remove Rwanda and South Africa from the US trade deal AGOA....
Nov 2 — The move strengthens tariff screws on both countries....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Cedarton Worth Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarton Worth Partnership desk and last updated 15:51 UTC.
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