Impact of US Midterm Elections on South African Relations

eNCA
5 Nov 2026

SAIIA Chief Executive Elizabeth Sidiropoulos examines the backlash against Donald Trump reflected in the US midterm results, the scope for South Africa to strengthen engagement with Washington and secure support for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and why diversifying international partnerships remains essential in this interview with eNCA.

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