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South Africa Budget Under Added Scrutiny Given Trump Aid Tensions


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Published in Business and Finance on Wednesday, February 19th 2025 at 14:41 GMT by Bloomberg   Print publication without navigation

  • South Africa's finance minister is under pressure to chart an economic course that navigates the hazards unleashed by Donald Trump's trade war.

The article from MSN discusses the heightened scrutiny on South Africa's budget due to tensions with the United States over South Africa's foreign policy, particularly its stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The U.S. has expressed concerns about South Africa's perceived alignment with Russia, which has led to potential repercussions on aid and trade relations. This situation has put additional pressure on South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana as he prepares to present the 2024 budget. The budget is crucial as South Africa faces economic challenges like slow growth, high unemployment, and energy crises. The U.S. has hinted at reviewing its relationship with South Africa, which could impact South Africa's access to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a significant trade benefit. Amidst these geopolitical tensions, the budget must address domestic issues while navigating international relations carefully.

Read the Full Bloomberg Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/south-africa-budget-under-added-scrutiny-given-trump-aid-tensions/ar-AA1zkCU4 ]

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