The Economist: South Africa's economic reforms - navigating Trump's storm
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The Economist: South Africa's economic reforms - navigating Trump's storm

Talk of “white genocide” is baseless. But some American pressure could be helpful
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Key topics:

  • Trump halts aid, citing land seizures and attacks on white farmers

  • AGOA trade pact at risk, affecting 300,000 South African jobs

  • US pressure may push reforms to Black Economic Empowerment laws

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