What would a Trump presidency mean for US-African trade?

The presidential election in the United States (US) will take place on 5 November 2024.

In this exclusive Client Note, analyst Hermann Pretorius looks at what a second Donald Trump term could mean for US trade policy towards Africa and South Africa.

Mr Trump’s White House might see Africa-focused, pro-trade initiatives as valuable geopolitical tools worth preserving. But there will be less tolerance for South Africa's pro-Iranian stance.

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