# Trade union Solidarity calls on government to urgently respond to US demands following the reported discontinuation of funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief programme. The union argues continued delays in resolving issues raised by the US, including concerns over rural safety, property rights, race-based legislation and foreign policy, could lead to further consequences, including higher trade tariffs or even sanctions. Solidarity’s Jaco Kleynhans says stronger trade relations and continued investment ties remain critical.
Solidarity says US–SA relations are under strain as funding concerns emerge