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South Africa Has Nowhere to Run From Trump

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s biggest burden right now is Donald Trump. 

US President Donald Trump delivering remarks on reciprocal tariffs at the White House on April 2.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is burdened with a fractious coalition and a stagnant economy.