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Tariffs, Expropriations, and Political Tensions: The Trump and Ramaphosa Show!

Cyril Ramaphosa - Expropriation Act - International Relations - South Africa - Tariffs - Trade War - Trump - USAID

Politics make strange bedfellows! Join us as Trump threatens tariffs while Ramaphosa champions land reform – it's a wild political ride!

In the realm of global politics, few things are more riveting than the intricacies of trade and diplomacy. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is gearing up for important discussions with President Donald Trump, amidst Trump's latest round of tariffs that are sending shockwaves through international markets. While Ramaphosa emphasizes South Africa's dedication to constitutional democracy and equality, Trump's administration is poised to impose a stunning 25% tariff on exports from Canada and Mexico! Talk about a rollercoaster—we're not sure if we should be reaching for popcorn or a hard hat!

The ruckus doesn’t stop there. In a surprising move, Trump recently threatened to cut off funding to South Africa over the contentious Expropriation Act, which has been a source of tension between the two nations. Ramaphosa has stood by his government's land reform policies, educating critics on the truth of the Expropriation Act while also addressing concerns from local organizations, like AfriForum, who remain skeptical. In this wild west of political posturing, we can't help but wonder: has Trump ever met a tariff he didn’t like?

Meanwhile, as EU leaders brace for the consequences of Trump's tariffs, speculation swirls around whether the UK will manage to avoid the anticipated fallout. And speaking of international dynamics, Trump has also agreed to a one-month pause on potential tariffs on Mexico, highlighting the unpredictability of his administration’s strategies. With every tweet and press conference, it feels like we’re left hanging on the edge of our seats as to where this political drama will take us next.

To add fuel to the fire, did you know that U.S. aid through agencies like USAID is a multi-billion dollar operation designed to support humanitarian causes globally? However, its future remains murky under Trump's watchful eye. Additionally, the Expropriation Act is a significant policy in South Africa that aims not just to rectify past injustices but to stimulate economic equity. With the stakes so high on both sides of the ocean, one thing is for sure: this is a political saga we won't want to miss!

President Ramaphosa looks forward to engaging with President ... (DIRCO)

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Markets slide as Trump's tariff war escalates (BBC News)

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Why Trump is reacting to the Expropriation Act (Business Day)

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The big lie of the land — Ramaphosa politely schools 'terrible things ... (Daily Maverick)

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ANC, DA denounce misconceptions around Expropriation Act amid ... (Polity.org)

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Trump to cut off funding for South Africa over expropriation act (Reuters)

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Trump says he agreed to 'immediately pause' anticipated tariffs on Mexico for one month (CNN International)

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Designed to invest in the national interest, sovereign wealth funds are typically funded by countries rich in natural resources and it is unclear how a US ...

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Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico but not on China (BBC News)

Last-minute phone calls pull the North American neighbours back from the brink of a trade war, but the US is still targeting Chinese imports.

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Ramaphosa responds to Trump's land-confiscation claims, says he ... (Creamer Media's Engineering News)

South Africa's Presidency has issued a swift response to US President Donald Trump's threat that aid could be withdrawn, owing to his view that South ...

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Ramaphosa seeks Trump meeting to discuss SA's land reform policy ... (Daily Maverick)

The South African government has dismissed claims by US President Donald Trump that it is 'confiscating land' under the recently adopted Expropriation Act, ...

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South Africa denies 'confiscating land,' after Trump threatens to cut ... (CNN International)

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