https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-to-remove-rwanda-and-south-africa-from-us-trade-dealContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-to-remove-rwanda-and-south-africa-from-us-trade-dealhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-to-remove-rwanda-and-south-africa-from-us-trade-deal#u179068Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:20:26 +0000President Donald Trump has notified Congress of his intent to remove Rwanda and South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) starting 1 January 2027. This move strips both nations of duty-free trade access to the 33 trillion dollar US market. The decision follows months of speculation and a refusal by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to meet five demands set by Trump to restore bilateral ties. While the US moves to finalize these cuts, South Africa is currently preparing for the resulting trade fallout.Why it mattersAGOA is a preferential trade program allowing eligib