US Trade Representative Jamison Greer announced on the 2nd that from January 1, 2027, the US side will suspend the duty-free treatment enjoyed by South Africa and Rwanda for some goods exported to the US in accordance with the US “Promoting African Growth and Opportunity Act”. Greer issued a statement on the same day, saying that the actions of the two governments did not meet the eligibility requirements of the Act, including practices such as setting up barriers to US trade and investment, and threatening America's national security and diplomatic interests in the region, but did not cite specific examples.

US Trade Representative Jamison Greer announced on the 2nd that from January 1, 2027, the US side will suspend the duty-free treatment enjoyed by South Africa and Rwanda for some goods exported to the US in accordance with the US “Promoting African Growth and Opportunity Act”. Greer issued a statement on the same day, saying that the actions of the two governments did not meet the eligibility requirements of the Act, including practices such as setting up barriers to US trade and investment, and threatening America's national security and diplomatic interests in the region, but did not cite specific examples.