South Africa and Rwanda to be excluded from US-Africa trade deal

The US has announced that South Africa and Rwanda will be excluded from a major duty-free trade deal with Africa. This decision was made due to certain practices in these countries that do not meet the eligibility criteria for the deal. The US cited barriers that undermine its trade and practices that pose a threat to its national security as the reasons for exclusion. This move is likely to have significant implications for trade between the US and these two countries, potentially affecting their economies.

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The exclusion is due to practices inconsistent with the deal, which may impact trade relations between the US and the two countries. This could lead to increased tariffs and trade barriers, affecting their economies.

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