South Africa Accuses US of Politicizing Trade Negotiations Over Domestic Policies
South Africa’s foreign minister has stated that trade negotiations with the United States have encountered significant sticking points. Ronald Lamola accused Washington of attempting to influence domestic policies including Black Economic Empowerment and land reform during bilateral trade discussions.
Trade Negotiations Face Sovereignty Challenges
South Africa’s foreign minister Ronald Lamola has revealed that trade negotiations with the United States have encountered significant obstacles, according to reports from the Financial Times Africa Summit in London. Sources indicate that Washington has been applying pressure regarding South Africa’s domestic policies, particularly Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and land expropriation measures.