Pretoria — President Cyril Ramaphosa engaged in a telephone discussion with United States President Donald Trump on the morning of 6 August 2025, focusing on bilateral trade matters between the two countries.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency, the leaders agreed to continue further engagements, acknowledging the ongoing trade negotiations that the US is currently pursuing.
“The two leaders undertook to continue with further engagements recognising the various trade negotiations the US is currently involved in. Respective trade negotiating teams will take forward more detailed discussions,” the statement said.
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA SPEAKS TO PRESIDENT TRUMP
President @CyrilRamaphosa held a telephone discussion during the morning of 6 August 2025, with US President Donald Trump on bilateral trade matters. The two leaders undertook to continue with further engagements recognising the… pic.twitter.com/M69euVSiN4
— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) August 7, 2025
The call marks a continuation of dialogue aimed at strengthening economic ties and exploring mutually beneficial trade opportunities.
This development comes amid the implementation of President Trump’s contentious tariffs, which increase the cost for countries exporting goods to the United States.
South Africa, facing a 30% duty on its exports, is actively seeking to negotiate more favorable trade terms.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
