# Solidarity says it has unveiled a proposed trade framework between South Africa and the USA. The trade union is in America for what it terms as an extensive community diplomacy visit. Solidarity’s Connie Mulder says the framework focuses in particular on the protection of property rights and the exemption of black economic empowerment for American companies. He adds that the framework proposes that the African Growth and Opportunity Act structure be used to facilitate tariff relief for South Africa:
Solidarity unveils a proposed trade framework as part of its USA visit [SOUND]
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