# Government is assessing the potential impact of the US’ decision to withdraw South Africa’s benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, with effect from January. Washington has accused Pretoria of failing to make sufficient progress in combating corruption and removing barriers to American trade and investment. Department of Trade, Industry and Competition spokesperson, Kaamil Alli, says government will provide support on a company-by-company basis, while retaining measures introduced in response to earlier US tariffs:
Government will assess the impact of South Africa’s exclusion from AGOA [SOUND]
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