Economics
Biden Faces South African Push to Extend Trade Concessions
- New trade accord may take as long as five years to negotiate
- South African, U.S. officials to discuss trade terms in March
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South Africa is apprehensive about striking a new trade deal with the U.S. and would rather maintain existing relations with the world’s largest economy, the nation’s top trade official said.