SA trade delegation in the US remain hopeful - Tau

The South African team is optimistic about the prospects of success for its trip to the US, where a strong delegation has been dispatched by President Cyril Ramaphosa to negotiate a deal with the Trump administration.

- Eric Naki

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau says be believes a deal could be reached to cut the 30% tariff hike imposed on South Africa by US President Donald Trump.

Tau was even buoyed after holding what he called “cordial and constructive” discussions with US trade representative ambassador Jamieson Greer in Washington and several other senior US officials last week.

Tau said on the agenda of his talks were the tariff question, discussions on critical minerals, the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), which is due to expire at the end of this month, and some geopolitical issues.