南非总统表示，由于两国之间的裂痕日益加深，南非必须为未来失去对美优惠贸易准入做好准备。自美国总统唐纳德·特朗普削减对非洲的援助、驱逐南非大使，并错误指责南非对白人群体实施种族灭绝以来，两国关系持续恶化。
South Africa’s president said the country must prepare for a future where it loses preferential trade access to the US because of the growing rift between the nations. Relations have deteriorated since US President Donald Trump cut aid to Africa, expelled Pretoria’s ambassador, and falsely accused South Africa of carrying out a genocide against its white population.
尽管南非总统试图修复两国关系，但他仍警告称，当该协议于2028年重新谈判时，这个非洲最大经济体可能会被移出美国的免税贸易计划。作为回应，南非政府正寻求加强与印度和中国的贸易，尽管来自中国的大量廉价进口商品已激怒国内生产商。
Though South Africa’s president has tried to mend ties, he nevertheless warned the continent’s largest economy could be removed from the US’ duty-free trade program when the deal is renegotiated in 2028. In response, Pretoria is looking to boost trade with China and India, though a flood of cheap imports from the former has angered domestic producers.
