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South Africa 'Will Not Kneel' in Talks With US Over 30% Rising Tariffs, Ramaphosa Says

South Africa 'Will Not Kneel' in Talks With US Over 30% Rising Tariffs, Ramaphosa Says

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South Africa 'Will Not Kneel' in Talks With US Over 30% Rising Tariffs, Ramaphosa SaysThe rich mineral resources and substantial processing capacity are... 10.09.2025, Sputnik Africa

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South Africa 'Will Not Kneel' in Talks With US Over 30% Rising Tariffs, Ramaphosa SaysThe rich mineral resources and substantial processing capacity are leveraged as key negotiating strengths for South Africa, the president noted."Even as we may well want to export the critical minerals, we want them to leave the shores of South Africa as finished products ... So that is the type of discussion that we are having with them," he said.The country will act as a sovereign state and will get the best deal possible, Ramaphosa stressed.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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