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Africa: Why Was South Africa's Ambassador to the U.S. Expelled? a View of the Ebrahim Rasool Affair

Summary by allAfrica.com

Analysis - In a rare move, the Trump administration expelled Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa's ambassador to Washington, in mid-March 2025. In a post on X, US secretary of state Marco Rubio accused Rasool of hating the US and President Donald Trump, and said the ambassador was "no longer welcome in our great country". The expulsion came after comments Rasool had made during a webinar organised by a South African think-tank, the Mapungubwe Institute…

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Africa: Why Was South Africa's Ambassador to the U.S. Expelled? a View of the Ebrahim Rasool Affair

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Africanews

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South Africa's presidency expresses concerns over new US tariffs

It said they highlight the urgent need to negotiate a new bilateral and mutually beneficial trade agreement with the US.

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BBC News

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How South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana are hit by Donald Trump's tariffs

Some of the highest rates will be levied on smaller African countries, with goods from Lesotho facing 50% tariffs.

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Daily Maverick

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Trump announces reciprocal tariffs – 30% for South Africa

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ewn.co.za

SA faced with wake-up call as officials mull response to Trump tariffs

This week, Trump announced a 30% tariff on South African products exported to the US. The move was part of a broader decision against all US trade partners.

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