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Ramaphosa Hails “Robust” Trump Meeting as Key Step in Resetting US-SA Relations

May 22, 2025
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Ramaphosa Hails “Robust” Trump Meeting as Key Step in Resetting US-SA Relations
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared his White House meeting with former US President Donald Trump a diplomatic success, marking what he described as a critical reset in bilateral relations following months of tension. The two leaders engaged in wide-ranging discussions covering trade, investment, security cooperation and South Africa’s G20 presidency during their 3-hour engagement in Washington DC.

Economic Focus
At the heart of discussions was reinvigorating economic ties, with Ramaphosa securing commitments for continued trade engagement under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) framework. “There’s firm agreement that disengagement is not an option,” Ramaphosa told journalists, revealing ongoing talks would address tariff structures and market access. The President highlighted a recent $100 million US investment in a South African lithium venture as evidence of growing investor confidence.

Addressing Security Concerns
The meeting provided opportunity to address Trump’s controversial “white genocide” claims, with Ramaphosa reframing the discussion around South Africa’s broader crime challenges. “We acknowledged security concerns while emphasizing crime affects all communities,” said Ramaphosa, flanked by COSATU president Zingiswa Losi who stressed the need for anti-crime technology transfers rather than racialized narratives.

G20 Handover Plans
In a lighter moment, Ramaphosa joked about his hopes to personally hand the G20 presidency to Trump at November’s summit in South Africa, quipping: “I don’t want to hand it over to an empty chair.” The remark underscored South Africa’s desire for continued US engagement in multilateral forums.

Delegation Diplomacy
The carefully composed South African delegation – including business leaders Johann Rupert and Adrian Gore, alongside Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen – served as a visible rebuttal to claims of anti-white discrimination. Their presence enabled substantive discussions across economic sectors while projecting unity.

Post-Meeting Assessment
Ramaphosa expressed satisfaction at avoiding the “drama” some anticipated, instead achieving his objectives of relationship repair and economic repositioning. The exchange of gifts – golf memorabilia and books – symbolized the unexpectedly cordial tone.

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