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Trump, Ramaphosa Talk South Africa-US Trade

South Africa's central bank sees only modest impact from US tariffs
South Africa's central bank believes U.S. tariffs will only have a modest impact on the country's economic growth while leaving its inflation levels broadly unchanged, its governor said on Friday.
South Africa’s Equity Laws, Reviled by Trump, May Complicate Tariff Talks
Slapped with a steep tariff, South African officials hope for a deal, but some worry the U.S. may insist that it roll back measures that redress the damage of apartheid.
South Africa's Ramaphosa Speaks to Trump, Trade Teams to Talk Further
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on bilateral trade and the two countries' trade negotiating teams will have more detailed talks,
South African rand softens as traders await tariff updates after Ramaphosa-Trump call
The South African rand weakened in early trade on Friday, as investors awaited details of President Cyril Ramaphosa's telephone call with his U.S. counterpart President Donald Trump on bilateral trade.
US tariffs come into effect: Ramaphosa holds crunch talks with Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump discussed trade ahead of new US tariffs that could hurt South African exports and retail businesses.
South Africa's trade talks with Trump may be in vain, analysts warn
Political analysts express doubts over South Africa's trade negotiations with US President Trump, as looming tariffs threaten to undermine the country's export competitiveness.
Ramaphosa calls Trump as US tariffs hit South Africa hard
President Cyril Ramaphosa called Donald Trump after the United States hit South Africa with high tariffs. Government says help is coming for affected businesses.
S.African President Speaks To Trump Ahead Of 30% Tariff
President Cyril Ramaphosa called President Donald Trump ahead of the US imposition of 30-percent tariffs on South African exports Thursday and the leaders agreed to "further engagements", the government said.
South Africa's struggle with US trade relations amidst looming tariffs
Manyane Manyane Political analysts say the South African government is wasting its time in engaging with US President Donald Trump on beneficial trade and investment relations between the two countries.
Ramaphosa speaks to Trump as SA scrambles to avert 30% US tariffs as deadline hits
Presidents Ramaphosa and Trump held a phone call to discuss looming 30% US tariffs, agreeing to continue trade talks aimed at resolving imbalances and strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.
‘South Park’ Stuns DHS Into Silence With Shocking ICE Barbie Portrayal
The department was happy to lean into “South Park’s” depiction of ICE before its episode aired. Now? Not so much.
South Korea delays decision on Google's request for map data exports
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South African court rules that Zambia can repatriate body of ex-president
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‘South Park’ Finds New Relevance Skewering the Trump Era
After the White House attacked the season premiere for lampooning the president, some of the Trump allies who were mocked in ...
South Korea, US militaries will stage large-scale drills this month to address North Korean threats
The Aug. 18-28 exercise may trigger an angry reaction from North Korea, which calls the joint drills invasion rehearsals.
‘South Park’ mocks Kristi Noem in new episode
South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone continue their satirical takedown of the Trump administration with the newest ...
Commuter rail sees delays at South Station due to equipment shortage
The commuter rail had five delayed trains at South Station Thursday evening due to equipment shortages, affecting multiple ...
Charlie Kirk says South Park anti-abortion argument is ‘not bad’
Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk complimented South Park for making an anti-abortion argument in its effort to parody Kirk ...