# The Parliament portfolio committee on International Relations has urged all government departments to let president Cyril Ramaphosa lead diplomatic matters with the US. Chairperson Supra Mahumapelo stressed that only authorised officials should manage complex foreign relations, especially amid the 30-percent US tariff hike. He called for special envoy Mcebisi Jonas to guide trade talks, ensuring cohesion, safeguarding national interests, and maintaining South Africa’s role as a gateway to sub-Saharan Africa.
Parliament urges unity in diplomacy amid US tariff dispute