# The Presidency says president Cyril Ramaphosa is optimistic about the future of South Africa’s trade relations with the US. South Africa has sent a trade proposal to the US trade representative, and more talks are planned for later this month. The presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya told the media the government remains hopeful to continue participating in the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade scheme and is open to negotiating a new trade framework if necessary:
Presidency optimistic about future US-SA trade talks [SOUND]
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