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
Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg
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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.