South Africa moves to ease tensions with Washington as Ronald Lamola heads to the US, following targeted visa restrictions, while AGOA trade preferences remain in place.
South African Minister of International Affairs Lamola stated that relations with the US have deteriorated to a critically low level. Minister Lamola indicated that his country should prepare for the worst-case scenario.
South African Minister Ronald Lamola said relations with the US have deteriorated to a “critically low level” due to disagreements over domestic politics, trade, and human rights. Lamola stated that his country should prepare for the worst-case scenario.