https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-removes-south-africa-from-the-african-growth-and-opportunity-act-trade-programContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-removes-south-africa-from-the-african-growth-and-opportunity-act-trade-programhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-removes-south-africa-from-the-african-growth-and-opportunity-act-trade-program#u179225Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:20:12 +0000President Trump has removed South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act, stripping both nations of duty-free trade access to the United States. The decision follows a refusal by South African President Ramaphosa to meet five U.S. demands intended to restore bilateral ties. The move threatens the American citrus supply chain and puts up to 10,000 South African jobs at risk. The U.S. administration has specifically accused South Africa of discriminating against white people as part of the justification for the measure.Why it mattersThe African Growth and Opportunity Act p