# South Africa braces for AGOA review while continuing US trade talks

https://mins.news/en/item/123393

- CGTN, 2026-10-30 14:59 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-30/South-Africa-braces-for-AGOA-review-amid-US-trade-talks-1RF8lFtllIY/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> South Africa is preparing for possible changes to its eligibility under AGOA while continuing trade negotiations with the United States, Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said. The US is expected to release its annual review findings on November 2. Lamola said Pretoria remains committed to dialogue and mutually beneficial arrangements, noting that bilateral trade supports thousands of jobs.